DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Annual Contract for Print Materials, Cataloging and Processing Service - San Antonio Public Library
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a contract with Baker & Taylor, LLC to purchase library materials, provide cataloging and processing services and electronic ordering and invoicing for the San Antonio Public Library for an estimated total amount of $13,500,000.00. The first year amount of $2,700,000.00 will be funded through the Library's General Fund. For an initial term from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022, with option to extend two additional one year periods for an estimated amount of $2,700,000.00. Funding for 2019 is available in Fiscal Year 2019 General Fund Budget with additional funding for the future fiscal years subject to the appropriation of funds.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for Council consideration and action is a proposal submitted by Baker & Taylor, LLC to purchase print materials in English, Spanish and other languages including but not limited to Farsi, French, Chinese, Korean and Hindi; cataloging and processing services; and electronic ordering and invoicing. These materials will support the collections of the thirty library locations. The vendor shall be capable of providing a comprehensive spectrum of library materials in requested quantities to meet the needs of an urban multi-branch public library system.
The San Antonio Public Library's (SAPL) mission is to change lives through the transformative power of information, imagination and ideas. For more than 110 years, the SAPL has been a vital center for free learning, knowledge, communication, culture and enjoyment within the City of San Antonio and for all Bexar County residents. The SAPL, in support of its overall mission, strives to ensure seamless access to excellent library service by partnering with contractors for the acquisition of newly released...
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