DEPARTMENT
Library
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Fulton County Public Library System, 21ITBC0407B-EC, Auburn Avenue Research Library, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with Yankee Book Peddler Inc., dba Gobi Library Solutions (Contoocook, NH) to provide research material for Auburn Avenue Research Library patrons. This exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. (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 or 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
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
This request will provide special books to the Auburn Avenue Research Library. Vendor has 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).
Community Impact: Approving this action will provide citizens of Fulton County with a selection and quantities of books not found at any other branch location. Library patrons' will have materials to support resear...
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