DEPARTMENT
Library
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to award a contract without competition - The Fulton County Library System, 23SSN0120B-EC, VOX Readalongs Books, in the amount not to exceed $15,000.00 with Library Ideas, LLC to provide a read-along book selection with a permanent reader box, allowing the reader to also listen to the text, attached to the hard cover of the book copies. Effective upon BOC approval for a12 month period. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, and the Purchasing Department has determined 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
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND The library system recommends approval of Vox books. Read-a-long books assist with reading in rhythm. Having a read-along option that only has one component extends the life of the product thus increasing usage. This action will give citizens a read-along option which contains only one singular item versus two which prevents products from becoming unusable when considering its intended purpose. The Library system purchased several copies last year and it was well received by Library patrons. Due to a higher demand for the product, the Library system elects to purchase additional copies.
Scope of Work: The County is seeking to purchase Vox read-alongs books with an audio reading attachment on the inside of the book. Read-alongs...
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