File #: 24-0369    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent - Arts and Libraries Status: Passed
File created: 5/2/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 6/5/2024 Final action: 6/5/2024
Title: Request approval to award a contract without competition - Fulton County Library System 24SSREQ1293942B-RT, Comprise Systems & Self-check Machines in an amount not to exceed $1,313,344.00 with Bibliotheca, Inc. (Norcross, GA) to replace all comprise pay system and self-check machines at library locations with material circulation. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED) ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 Bibliotheca Comprise - SSOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FORM, 2. Exhibit 2 Comprise Upgrade for Current selfCheck 1000s, 3. Exhibit 3 revised Self check pricing with panels, 4. Exhibit 4- Library Spend Down Plan

DEPARTMENT
Library

REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
title

Request approval to award a contract without competition - Fulton County Library System 24SSREQ1293942B-RT, Comprise Systems & Self-check Machines in an amount not to exceed $1,313,344.00 with Bibliotheca, Inc. (Norcross, GA) to replace all comprise pay system and self-check machines at library locations with material circulation. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)

ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with the Purchasing Code Sections 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, the Purchasing Department has determined that there is only one source available for the required supply, service or construction item, the request shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries

COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?

IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes

SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
The Fulton County Library System is replacing all comprise pay systems and self-check machines at each library location that has material circulation. The pay component of each unit is falling out of warranty and cannot be replaced without the purchase of new self-check machines. The new units will be upgraded machines with an enhanced pay component which includes tap pay, apple pay and other technologically advanced features. TAD funding is being used for the purchase and labor of this project. This funding was approved and moved into a capital funding line based on prior BOC approval earlier this year.

In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, this request meets the following category permitted as a basis for conditions al...

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