DEPARTMENT
Library
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a recommended proposal - Library, RFP #21RFP0210B-EC, Shelf-Ready Books for Adults, Teens and Children and Lease Books for Adults for Fulton County Library System in the amount not exceed $800,000.00 with Baker and Taylor, LLC, (Charlotte, NC) to provide adult, young adult, and children's books, and adult best-selling lease books. Effective July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 with four renewal options. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Request approval of Recommended Proposals, In accordance with the Purchasing Code Sections 102-374 or 102-375, all competitive sealed proposals 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 ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
The current project is combining two different book categories into one. The first project is to purchase popular shelf-ready adult, teen, and children's books. The second project purchases lease books for adults of bestselling and high demand titles. This previous solicitation was advertised as an Invitation to Bid (ITB). The Library system selected to solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP) so that cost is not the determining factor for choosing a vendor.
Scope of Work: Provide popular, best-selling, and lease books and shelf-ready books for adults, young adults, and children. This selection of magazines will be provided through the 34 libraries in the Fulton County. The cost of this plan...
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