Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of library materials from Ingram Library Services through the TXSMARTBUY cooperative purchasing program for FY 2022-2023 in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
Summary
DATE: November 29, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Leslie Hinkle, Executive Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Purchase of Library Materials from Ingram Library Services through the TXSMARTBUY Contract Program
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Ingram Library Services is one of seven vendors providing books and DVDs through the State of Texas TXSMARTBUY cooperative purchasing program. Ingram offers the deepest discounts on the formats that comprise the bulk of the city's purchases: hardbound and paperback books for adults, teens, and children as well as DVDs for all ages. Ingram offers a slightly lower discount for books published by university presses than one competitor, but our library typically purchases less than five such books each year.
The latest State Contract went into effect on June 29, 2020, for a 16-month term with the option for annual renewals for four years. The State of Texas has now exercised the second renewal option and extended the contract through October 31, 2023.
The Library Services Division seeks approval to purchase the majority of our books and DVDs from Ingram Library Services in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The remaining $5,000 of the budget will be used with other vendors.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Alternatives considered were:
1. Choose another vendor from the TXSMARTBUY cooperative purchasing program who offers a slightly lower discount on some books, such as Baker & Taylor or Brodart.
2. Authorize the purchase of library materials from Ingram Library Services through the TXSMARTBUY cooperative purchasing program contract, #715-M2.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Purchase of library materials from Ingram Library Services is ...
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