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Mayor and City Council Communication
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06/17/08 Rejection of Bids for Purchase of Books, Other 1 OF 1
Print Materials and Audiovisual Materials
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Library recommends that the Council reject all bids for "Purchase of books, other
print materials, and audiovisual materials" for the Port Arthur Public Library and
authorize renewal for this last year of the contract with Baker and Taylor to supply
these materials at an annual minimum of $55,000.
BACKGROUND:
It is requested that the bids received be rejected to allow the option of renewing the
Sa' and final yeaz of the contract with Baker and Taylor. The current contract with
Baker and Taylor provides for a continuity of materials and services which are
already being provided and takes advantage of better discount rates than those offered
by the new bidders.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds to purchase library wllection materials are available in Accounts 001-1403-
551.47-01 through001-1403-551.47-05.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Library recommends that the Council reject all bids for "Purchase of books, other
print materials, and audiovisual materials" for the Port Arthur Public Library and
authorize renewal for this last yeaz of the contract with Baker and Taylor to supply
these materials at an annual minimum of $55,000.
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Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager
Rebecca Underhill
Director of Finance
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L' rary Director
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