DEPARTMENT
Library
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of the lowest responsible bidder - Bid #21ITBC0407B-EC, Auburn Avenue Research Library in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with Yankee Book Peddler dba GOBI Library Solutions from (EBSCO) (Contoocook, New Hampshire) to provide books for the Auburn Avenue Research Library. Effective upon BOC approval through December 31, 2021, with two renewal options. (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 102-373, all competitive sealed bids of more than $49,999.99 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
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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 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).
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 research on the African Diaspora, and other topics of interest regarding people of African descent.
Department Recommendation: The Fulton County Library System recommends approval of...
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