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CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
- Meeting Date:
- 11/03/2010
- Title:
- Bid # 2011-975 Library Materials Annual Contract
- Submitted By:
- Rita Williams, Purchasing
- Department:
- Purchasing
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Approve and award Bid # 2011-975 Library Materials Annual Contract.
BACKGROUND
Bids packets were mailed to area vendors on September 8, 2010. A letter of recommendation is attached for your review.
Bids opened Friday, October 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Bids opened Friday, October 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
ANALYSIS
Baker & Taylor, in North Carolina, provides the highest discount schedule for the materials most purchased by the Library. The free shipping agreement from Baker & Taylor reflects additional cost savings and the availability of publishers is greater.
After careful review by Beth Steiner, Library Director, of each bid received, it is recomended the Library Materials Annual Contract be awarded to Baker & Taylor, Inc., in North Carolina, and that the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City Commission.
Thank you.
After careful review by Beth Steiner, Library Director, of each bid received, it is recomended the Library Materials Annual Contract be awarded to Baker & Taylor, Inc., in North Carolina, and that the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City Commission.
Thank you.