DEPARTMENT
Library
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Library, 21ITBC0407B-EC books for the Auburn Ave Research Library in the amount not to exceed $49,999.00 with Yankee Book Peddler Inc., dba Gobi Library Solutions (Contoocook, NH) to provide research material for Auburn Avenue Research Library patrons. Effective January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. This is the first of two renewal options one renewal option remains. (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 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND The Fulton County Library System requested approval in 2016 of the recommended bidder to provide special books to the Auburn Avenue Research Library. Vendor had sufficient inventory to provide books for Auburn Avenue Research Library on the history, culture and politics of peoples of African descent throughout the world particularly in Africa, the Americas and Europe
Scope of Work: The vendor will provide scholarly publications on the African, African American, and African Diaspora experience for the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History (AARL). The contract is for a one year period with an option to renew for two additional years
Community Impact: Approving this action will provide citizens of Fulton County with a selection an...
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