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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15476: BAKER & TAYLOR PURCHASE OF BOOKS, VIDEO & AUDIO MATERIALSInteroffice
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor, City Council, and City Manager
From: Jose Martinez, Library Director
Date: September 2, 2009
Subject: P. R. No. 15476; Council Meeting September 8,
2009
Attached is P. R. No. 15476 pertaining to an award for
the purchase of books video and audio materials to Baker
& Taylor, the
via the Texas
from companies
materials.
Attachment
purchase of reference books from Gale Group
Buy Board, and the purchase of other books
holding exclusive distribution rights to the
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P. R. No. 15476
09/02/09 - JM/MTS
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO AN AWARD FOR
THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS, VIDEO AND AUDIO
MATERIALS TO BAKER & TAYLOR, THE PURCHASE
OF REFERENCE BOOKS FROM GALE GROUP VIA THE
TEXAS BUY BOARD AND THE PURCHASE OF OTHER
BOOKS FROM COMPANIES HOLDING EXCLUSIVE
DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS TO THE MATERIALS
WHEREAS, in June of 2009, the City of Port Arthur advertised for bids for the
purchase, of books, video and audio materials by the Port Arthur Public Library; and
WHEREAS, bids were received and duly considered by a Committee consisting of
officials from the Library and the Purchasing Department established for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Request for Proposal was for one yeaz with an option by the City to
renew for four additional one year periods; and
WHEREAS, the Committee, by unanimous consent, recommended that the bid'
submitted by Baker & Taylor best meets the needs of the Library in terms of price, breadth of
services offered, and timeliness of delivery; and
WHEREAS, the staffof the Library is satisfied with the services heretofore provided by
Baker & Taylor, and wishes to accept the bid submitted by Baker & Taylor, (a copy of which is
attached as Exhibit "A"); and
WHEREAS, if the book is not available from Baker & Taylor, then the library can
obtain the books, papers and other materials from companies holding exclusive distribution
rights to the material; and
WHEREAS, if the reference books are not available from Baker & Taylor, the
Committee also desires to purchase reference books from Gale Group via the Texas Buy Board .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
SECTION 2. That the City awards the bid effective September 15, 2009 to Baker &
Taylor for one year with the option to renew by the City for four additional years with the
discounts as noted in Exhibit "A".
SECTION 3. That a designated representative of Baker & Taylor will sign this
Resolution agreeing to the terms hereof.
SECTION 4. That Library Director may purchase reference books which are not
available from Baker & Taylor and which are available from the Gale Group via the Texas Buy
Board
SECTION 5. That the Library Director may purchase other books which are not
available from Baker & Taylor and which are available from companies holding exclusive
distribution rights to the books.
SECTION 6. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes
of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of September, 2009, at a
meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor
Council Members
MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
~"7~ewS d7"L'f~~'o'~''
City Secretazy City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Manager
AGREED TO
Baker & Taylor
APPROVED AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
(FOR PURCHASES WITHIN LIMITS AS DELINEATED
UNDER ACCOUNT NO. 00 1 1 403 5 5 1 4701)
EXHIBIT "A"
LETTER OF INTEREST
RFP - Purchase of Books, Other Print Materials, and Audiovisual Materials For
Port Arthur Public Library
Deadline: July 22, 2009
The undersigned firm submits the following information (this RFP submittal) in response
to the Request for Proposals (as amended by any Addenda), issued by the City of Port
Arthur, TX (City) to Purchase of Books, Other Print Materials, and Audiovisual
Materials For Port Arthur Public Library. Enclosed, and by this reference incorporated
herein and made a part of this RFP, are the following:.
s• Completed RFP Letter of Interest Form
• Completed Affidavit
• Completed Conflict of Interest Form
Firm understands that the City is not bound to select any firm for the final pre-qualified list and
may reject any responses submitted.
Firm also understands that al! vests and expenses incurred by it in preparing this RFP and
participating in this process will be borne solely by the firm, and that the required materials to be
submitted will become the property of the City and will not be returned.
Firm agrees that the City will not be responsible for any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or
incomplete statements in this RFP. Firm accepts all terms of the RFP submittal process by
signing this letter of interest and making the RFP submittal.
This RFP shall be governed by and construed in all respects according to the laws of the State of
Texas.
Baker & Taylor, (nc. July 21, 2009
Firm Name Date
Authorized
Lee Ann Queen
Director.
Title
ext. 3245
Name (please print) Telephone
bids@baker-taylc r. co m
Email
Page 12 of 14
AFFIDAVTT
All pages in offeror's bid proposal containing statements, letters, etc.
shall be signed by a duly authorized officer of the company; whose
signature is binding on the bid proposal.
The undersigned offers and agrees to one of the following:
X I hereby certify that I do not have outstanding debts with the
City of Part Arthur. Further, I agree to pay succeeding debts
as they become due during this agreement.
I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the
City of Port Arthur and agrees to pay said debts prior to
execution of this agreement.
I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the
City of Port Arthur and agrees to enter into an agreement for
the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding
debts as they become due.
NAME OF OFFEROR: Lee Ann Queen
TITLE Director, Pricing Services
ADDRESS 2550 W. Tyvola Road, Suite 300
CITY/STATE/ZIP Charlotte, NC 28217
TELEPHONE NUMBER 800-775-7930, ext. 3245
7 I
SIGNATURE ~.ct ~,,..,;, ~ : -,~,-~.
i- .
State of North Carolina
County of Mecklenburg
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named
Lee Ann Queen on this the 21st day of July , 20 09 ,.
My Commission Ekpires on ~ ,~
November 13, 2012` of y Public ~~
Jennifer B'. Rhyne
RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF TIIE BID PROPOSAL
YOUR BID WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF NOT COMPLETED
Page 13 of 14
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ
For Vendor ar other person doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 1491, 80 Leg., Regular Session.
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code by a person who has a business
relationship as defined by Section 176.001 (I-a) with a local goventmental entity and the person meets requirements under Section
176.006 (a).
Bylaw this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later than the 7'" busineu
day after the date the person becomes aware of face that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government
Code.
A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violatesSection 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this
section is a Class C misdemeanor.
1. Name of person who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
Baker 8 Ta tor, Inc.
2. ^ Check this boz i(you are filing an update to a previously Aled questionnaire.
(The law requires that you file an updated wmpleted questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than
7'~ business day after the date the originally filed questionnaire becomes iricomplete or inaccurate.)
3. Name of local a government otYcer with whom filer has employment or business relationship.
NIA
Name of Officer
This section (item 3 including subparts A, B, C, & D) must be completed for each officer with whom the filer has an employment
or other business relationship as defined by Section 176.001 (1-a), Local Goveiment Code. Attach additional pages to this Form
C1Q as necessary. -
h TS the local government officer named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than invesunent
income, from the filer of the questionnaire?
^ Yes ^ No N/A
B. Is the filer of the questiorinaue receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from the filer of
the questionnaire?
^ Yes ^ No N!A
C. Is the filer of this questionnaire employed by a corporation or other
^ Yes ^ No N/A
D. Describe each to ant or business rclationshi with the local ovemment officer rtamed in this section None
Lee Ann t]ueen
1 ~ ~j Director, Pricing Services Jul 21, 2009
4. ,-~ l ~/ i.e t Y
Si nature of arson doin' business with the overnmental emit Date
Page 14 of 14
~~~(BAKE R TAYLOR
the future Celivered
July 21, 2009
City of Port Arthur
City Secretary
444 4~" Street, 4~" Floor
Port Arthur, TX 77640
ORIGINAL
RE: Request for Proposal -Purchase of Books, Other Print Materials,
And Audiovisual Materials for Port Arthur Public Library
DUE: ]uly 22, 2009 @ 3:OOpm
Dear Ms. Hanks:
Thank you for allowing Baker & Taylor the opportunity to bid on subject solicitation. Please accept this
letter as part of Baker & Taylor's comprehensive bid proposal. Any clarification to instructions or terms is
listed in the items below, following the format of the City's bid documents.
Purchase Order:
If purchase order is used as the only form of notification of bid acceptance, please send the first
purchase order directly to my attention at our Pricing Services departrnent in order to ensure proper
assignment of the bid terms.
Baker & Taylor, Inc.
ATTN: Jennifer Rhyne, Pricing Services
2550 W. Tyvola Road, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28217
If formal bid acceptance notification is sent to Baker & Taylor, normal ordering procedures can be
followed for the first order.
Paymen`.•
Baker & Taylor's payment terms are Net 30 days from the date of invoice.
Quantities:
Baker & Taylor will accept the authorized return of items that are damaged, defective, or incorrectly
shipped. Please see the enclosed returns policies, Attachment D, for further details on credits and
returns. To make a return, simply contact your Customer Service Representative within the time period
specified to obtain an authorization number for your return.
Shiooing Information: -
-Baker & Taylor will provide book, spoken ward audio, and audio visual materials FOB Destination, Free
Shipping from your primary service center located in Commerce, GA. As a courtesy, Baker & Taylor will
extend the accepted discount plan(s) to staff accounts, however all staff account orders will be delivered
FOB Shipping Point, Charge Shipping.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Proposed Proied
3. Contract period will be as stated. Baker &Taylor reserves the right to renew the terms and
conditions of the contract if mutually agreeable to the contracting parties.
A. Price
1. Baker &Taylor will provide book, spoken word audio, and audio visual materials FOB
Destination, Free Shipping from your primary service center located in Commerce, GA. As a
courtesy, Baker &Taylor will extend the accepted discount plan(s) to staff accounts, however all
staff account orders will be delivered FOB Shipping Point, Charge Shipping.
Pre-Bound Library Editions No Bid
Pre-Bound Paperbacks Please see Attachment A, Category XV
(PawPrints/ BTBound)
General Trade Books Please see Attachment A, Categories I, II
Publisher's Library Editions Please see Attachment A, Category VII
Books On Tape Please see Attachment A, Category XII
(Popular editions issued by widely distributed
publishers)
Books On CD Please see Attachment A, Category XII
(Popular editions issued by widely distributed
publishers)
Music on CD and Tape Please see Attachment A-1
(cassettes are no longer available)
Video VHS (All) No Bid
Video DVD (All) Please see Attachment A-1
Firm Order Books and Spoken Word Audio Materials _ . .
Baker &Taylor, Inc. is pleased to offer the discount terms and conditions of sale outlined on
Attachment A. Attachment A provides a discount outline for each product category offered by
Baker &Taylor.
Please see Attachment B for Category Definitions, which will list the Category Number which
corresponds to the discount categories (and number) as listed on Attachment A. This will clarify
to the City of Port Arthur the criteria used to classify a particular book category by Baker &
Taylor, and how they relate to the discounts offered within our proposal.
"Baker & Taylor's Enhanced Services Program" (Attachment C) describes in detail a valuable
service that will save time and money when procuring titles from small and hard to find
publishers. By utilizing B&T's vast publisher and title database, the library can purchase a wide
variety of low demand and small print run titles from associations and limited edition,
prepayment, and non-returnable publishers. These titles will be invoiced at list price plus
$4.95/unit.
The Ubrary is a current subscriber to our Title Source 3 bibliographic database. Please use your
existing ID in conjunction with the terms outlined on AttachmentA to assist in the evaluation of
our proposal.
Audio Visual Materials
Please see Attachment A-1 for the discounts available to the City of Port Arthur for audio visual
materials.
Please note, Baker & Tay/or submits a "No Bid"for the t/HS Tape and Music on Tape categories
of this bid.
List prices are manufacturer's suggested list prices, where available. Where no list price is
supplied by the manufacturer, a list price will be assigned by Baker & Taylor. Titles receiving
minimal discount or which have supplier restrictions, or titles from small, specialty vendors will be
invoiced at manufacturer's suggested retail price.
The Library is a current subscriber to our Title Source 3 bib/iographic database. P/ease use your
existing ID in conjunction with the terms outlined on Attachment A-1 to assist in the evaluation of
our proposal.
2. Please see Attachment A for a description of discount terms and for terms and conditions of
sale. Please see Attachment C for information regarding our Enhanced Services Program.
B.l Ouali£cations
1. Baker & Taylor is a leading supplier to over 100,000 customers worldwide consisting of domestic
and international school, academic and public libraries, government institutions, bookstores and
Internet retailers. Baker & Taylor's experience and expertise in the distribution of books,
entertainment products and related technical and physical processing services is well
documented. Our expertise in the provision of services and materials is built upon relationships
with more than 75,000 publishers/producers and imprints, supporting an inventory of 15 million
units, a&T has been in the book distribution industry for over 181 years.
2. Baker & Taylor is a wholesaler of books and entertainment products and related technical
and physical processing.
Baker & Taylor's national inventory contains over 800,000 in-stock titles.
Baker & Taylor's national inventory contains over 15 million volumes.
SELECTION TOOLS -
Cataloos
The following publications are available free of charge to Baker & Taylor customers. These
catalogs are available in print and electronically via our website (www.baker-taylor.com).
Books for Growing Minds
Baker & Taylor's Books for Growing Minds showcases the best in children's literature and spoken
word audio titles. The publication serves as a comprehensive guide to Baker & Taylor`s juvenile..
selections and features titles appropriate for all interest levels from toddlers through young adult.
Each issue contains special theme collections that cover a variety of subjects of interest as well
as a feature series section that highlights recent additions to the most popular Children's series.
Forecast
Our most extensive publication, Forecast is a monthly magazine promoting soon to be published
hard cover and paperback titles. Forecastspeaks to librarians about future bestsellers and
noteworthy mid list titles so they can make well informed buying decisions. Features include
monthly subject collections as well as publicity news on upcoming author tours, media tie-ins,
and serial and book club rights.
Independent Press Quarterly is a quarterly section in Forecastshowcasing notable titles from
independent publishers. This section focuses on the latest trends in publishing as well as
information on current releases and other notable titles.
The Alert`"
For customers seeking comprehensive information on video and audio titles, the Alert" is their
complete media reference source. Alert"' is the foremost distributor publication on feature film,
special interest, foreign, children's, family and non-theatrical video and audio titles. No other
industry publication delivers as comprehensive and consistent a resource. Provided to libraries,
Alert" is a fully annotated publication, delivering in-depth feature articles, exclusive interviews,
title collections, retrospectives and much more.
Standing Order Programs
Hot Hits -Standing Order Program
Each week you will receive a list of New Release music titles, based on your profiled Music Genre
selections. -This will allow you to make changes to the list before the titles are ordered and
shipped to your account.
Benefits of the Hot Hits program include:
-Never receive the same title twice
-Convenient delivery of lists (Title Source 3 cart or EXCEL spreadsheet)
-Flexibility to adjust your order quantities at any time
-Weekly a-mail updates of new titles
-Choose to receive Parental Advisory or Edited versions of titles
The program is simple -just tell us how many copies of a title you would like to receive, based
upon the following Music genres:
Dance Country World
Soundtrack Jazz Rock
Latin Rap New Age
Blues Classical Pop
R & 8 Reggae Parental Advisory
Clean Version Only
Each time a New Release is announced, we will send. to you the titles that are in the Genres that
you've selected.
Box Office Hits -Standing Order Program
With the dramatic rise in DVD demand, we understand the difficulty in keeping up with ordering
all of the box office hits. Baker & Taylor can help. Welcome to Box Office Hits on DVD Standing
Order Program. Simply choose the quantity you would like to receive, based on the millions sold
at theatres, and we will ship the product to you. Each week, by email, we will send you the
latest list of titles to hit the charts. For more information, please contact us at 800-775-2600 .
extension 2135.
Automatically Yours
Baker & Taylor's Automatically Yours program delivers the latest publications from popular
authors right to your door. Select your favorite authors, and Baker & Taylor will send the latest
titles, as soon as they are released. Firm Order discounts (Attachment A) will apply.
Automatical/y Yours has 7 different programs to choose from:
• Popular Adult Fiction Authors -featuring over 650 fiction authors
• CATS Authors & Illustrators -featuring over 400 of the most popular children and young
adult authors, both fiction and non-fiction.
• Spoken Word Audio
• Large Print Popular Adult Fiction Authors
• Book Club Plans -Baker & Taylor offers 4 different Book Club Plans to help meet your
patrons' demands:
"Today" Show Book Club
Reading with Ripa Book Club
"Good Morning America" Book Club
"Oprah's" Book Club
(although Oprah has discontinued her book club, she will occasionally recommend titles.
We will continue to automatically ship these tit/es)
• Inspirational Authors -Features aver 180 authors to choose
• Graphic Novels -Available for Adult and Teen titles. Choose from 140 Vendor/Characters,
52 Authors, and 32 Illustrators.
CATS Series (Children's and Teens)
Our CATS Series program offers the newest and most popular continuing series for public
libraries, including picture books, easy-to-read, juvenile fiction and nonfiction, graphic
novels/Mango/comic strip books, teen fiction and nonfiction, and Spanish/bilingual titles. New
titles are shipped to you automatically upon publication when you request the series appropriate
for your children's and teen collections.
Additionally, we provide confirmation reports on forthcoming titles including information such as
ISBN, publisher, and order status.
Your regular B&T dixount schedule (Attachment A) will apply to any books purchased through
the program.
First Look Basic
Baker & Taylor's First Look Basic program is a FREE Collection Development service that
features automatic monthly notification of new and forthcoming titles. First Look Basic
carts are available to customers who access Title Source 3 on the Web. Each month your Title
Source 3 Administrative Account will automatically receive a new cart containing an up-to-date
title list.
First Look Basic includes popular titles for both Children/Young Adult and Adult interests.
Lists include:
Adult Fiction
Adult Nonfiction
Juvenile Picture Books & Easy Readers
Juvenile Young Adult fiction
Juvenile Young Adult Nonfiction '
Spoken Word Audio, CD and Cassette
Large Print, fiction & Nonfiction
DVD
Music CD
E-Lists
Baker & Taylors E-Lists are selection lists that have been developed by our professional staff to
help save you time and effort in searching for titles of interest. Utilizing any of our online
ordering tools, you can browse our comprehensive list of E-Listr, developed exclusively for you.
Our E-Lists are organized into useful categories of similar lists, helping you easily browse the
topics that interest you and your patrons.
- Audio & Video Bestsellers
- Children's & Teen (CATS)
- Curriculum Support
- Monthly Stars
-Audio & Video New Releases
-Critic's Choice (award winners)
-Librarian Selections
-Spanish & Hispanic Titles
To begin using E-Lists, simply log-in from B&T Link Online or Title Source 3. For further questions
about e-lists, contact us at btinfoCalbaker-tavlor.com.
Collection Development Services
Baker Sc Taylor collection management librarians have extensive experience working in library
collection development and/or technical services in public, school, academic, and special libraries
before their employment with Baker & Taylor. Our management team has created this
organization carefully, recruiting librarians with a wide range of complementary, specialized
subject knowledge representing different-sized institutions and a range of geographic regions.
Baker & Taylor's collection management team is an accessible resource that will work with the
Library staff to complete foundation tasks, such as profile development. Our collection
development team is a resource for general inquires about any and all aspects of collection
development topics and associated technical questions. We also can produce ontlemand
selection lists for special needs such as replacement projects or new facility openings. In
addition, our collection management team can provide consultation to the library's staff as
needed to contribute to collection development, staff development, process analysis, collection
analysis, and/or provide change and project management solutions.
Selection List Services
Selection listr are also available to meet the Library's requirements. One time, special subject
lists and general request lists (new release Adult titles) are available as carts within Title Source
3. Customized lists are also available; fee structure depends upon the complexity and frequency
of list production. Please note, selection list services do not provide automatic shipment of
materials; final title selections are the responsibilib/ of the Library.
FILL RATE
The average initial fill rate (within 5-7 days of receipt of order) is 84%-88%. The average fill
rate within 30 days of receipt of order is 90%-96%. The rate within 90 days of receipt of order is
97%-100%. These statistics are based upon orders for in-print and available material.
CJ Requirements
1. Please note, Baker & Tay/or submits a "No Bid"far the t/HS t/ideo and Music Tape categories of '
this bid.
Library Books and Spoken Word Audio Materia/s
Technical processing is an integral part of Baker &Taylor's services. Our modern automated
systems and distribution centers are engineered to support the physical processing of library
materials and the provision of the associated bibliographic products for books.
Baker &Taylor can provide a full range of cataloging and processing services, including mylar
jackets, plastic cover lamination for paperback materials, spine labels, catalog cards, MARC
records, barcodes, and ownership labels/stamping. Cataloging data is provided for any book title
cataloged through the Library of Congress and for any spoken word audio edition featured in our
Forecast publication; please note, not all titles have such cataloging available.
Baker &Taylor, Inc. is pleased to offer the discounted prices far our book and spoken word audio
processing services to the City of Port Arthur as outlined on Attachment A-2.
Audio Visua/Materials
Baker &Taylor is pleased to offer B&T MARC AV cataloging and processing service for your
consideration. This service provides 100% cataloging of new, annotated, advertised, and
recommended DVD and CD music titles listed in our monthly publication, The ALERT. Each
monthly issue lists from 250 to 400 new release and sell-through titles for which cataloging is
available on "street date".
Baker &Taylor, Inc. is pleased to offer prices for processing services for audio visual materials
to the City of Port Arthur as outlined on Attachment A-3.
MARC Via the Internet
Baker & Taylor's MARC records are available via our website at www.baker-tavlor.com. This
service is designed to allow registered customers to download the MARC record file associated
with their Baker 8c Taylor shipment. By downloading the file through the Internet, there is no
delay in receiving the MARC record information.
2. Samples
Book and Spoken Word Audio
The requested book sample is enclosed for your review. Please note, the spoken word audio
sample (sent to you under separate cover), representr our standard repackaging services.
Additional processing services are available to the City as outlined on Attachment A-2.
Audio Visual Materials
The requested Music CD and DVD samples will be sent to you under separate cover. These
samples represent our standard repackaging services. Please note, additional processing
services are available to the City for audio visual materials as outlined on Attachment A-B.
3. Internet Ordering (FREE OF CHARGE
Baker & Taylor's Internet ordering service is available through our website, www.baker-
taylor.com. Baker & Taylor's B&T Link Online site is designed to allow our customers to place
basic orders via the Internet, FREE OF CHARGE. Features include the ability to search and
select products, check price and title availability, create and maintain a shopping cart, send the
order to Baker &Taylor via the Internet, and receive order confirmation within minutes of
sending the order.
For additional information on the BScT Link Online site, please visit Baker &Taylor's website or
contact Information Services by phone at 800-775-1800 or by e-mail at btinfoC~baker-taylor.com.
Title Source 3 (Subscription Service)
Baker & Taylor's The Title Source 3 is the most extensive database of bibliographic acquisitions
information for U.S. publications. The data in this product, along with many Value Added
Services, is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. This 5.9 million record database
includes book, spoken word audio, DVD, and music CD titles, and is continually maintenanced,
with over one million updates each year. Each record gives current print status (i.e. Not-Yet-
Published, Out-of-Print), in-stock availability, and latest list price. Title information is updated
daily.
Our proprietary database contains detailed, comprehensive, up-to-date information on over 5
million book titles, 265,000 video titles, and 582,000 music titles. In addition, it contains over
1.3 million annotations
2.5 million book covers in full color
828,000 Tables of Contents
450,000 full text reviews (including Kirkus, Librarylourna/, Publisher's Week/y,
School Library Journal, Video Librarian, Horn Book, Choice, l/OYA, BookPage,
Foreward, AudioFile, and E-Streams)
You can search tables of contents and annotations with easy-to-use search index headings to
help you zero in on the perfect title. Additionally, users may view book excerpts, and create,
share, and transfer multiple carts.
Brief MARC associated with titles selected far order may be uploaded to any compatible ILS
(including III) as order records, or, orders may be placed directly from T53. Electronic
confirmation is available for either method.
As part of baker & Tay/or's comprehensive bid proposal, we are p/eased to offer T53
Si/v a' r~r~- ~n-agnaal tpL+~ot':$395:1fU: Fhis-c~nf3gura - n includes one
dministrative ID and 5 user IUsYorthe duration of the contract.
Compatibility with III
Baker & Taylor's systems are compatible with III and, depending upon the III platform utilized,
wi ort electronic ordering, acknowledgement, and invoicing services.
Ordering
Baker & Taylor offers a variety of ordering methods for books and audiovisual materials available
to the City of Port Arthur. Orders may be placed by phone, fax, electronically, or by mail.
Please see Attachment E for details.
Samples
Please see the ericlosed sample Status P.eport and Invoice.
D.) Delivery
1. Books & Spoken Word Audio
In-stock items requiring only a mylar jacket or case are shipped within one day of receipt of
order (delivered within 3-4 days after receipt of order), Items requiring additional
cataloging/processing services will be shipped within 5-7 days of receipt of order (delivered
within 8-10 days after receipt of order). Any items that must be backordered with publishers will
- be consolidated and shipped within 7-10 days of receipt from the publisher.
Audiovisual Materials
In-stock items (non-processed) will be delivered within 3-4 days (processed, within 10 days of
receipt of order).
2. Baker & Taylor will provide book, spoken word audio, and audio visual materials FOB
Destination, Free Shipping from your primary service center located in Commerce, GA. As a
courtesy, Baker &Taylor will extend the accepted discount plan(s) to staff accounts; however all
staff account orders will be delivered FOB Shipping Point, Charge Shipping.
3. Baker & Taylor's enhanced shipping label includes the pack date, freight carrier, account number,
B&T picklist number, carton number and individual carton weight. Each carton in a shipment is
numbered, and the final carton also indicates total carton count (e.g. 1,2,3, and 4 of 4). A
packing list is enclosed with each carton shipped.
4. Baker &Taylor will accept the authorized return of items that are damaged, defective, or
incorrectly shipped. Please see the enclosed returns policies, Attachment D, for further details
on credits and returns. To make a return, simply contact your Customer Service Representative
within the time period specified to obtain an authorization number for your return.
E.) References
1. Please see Attachment F for references, as requested.
2. - A force in the book and media communities, Baker &Taylor has established
relationships with over 75,000 publishers and producers, 25,000 from which
we order materials on a regular basis. Baker &Taylor is continually expanding
the number of publishers and producers from which we purchase materials. We
add, on average, 300 new publisher/producers a month, including major trade,
university press, independent press, foreign language press, specialty publishers,
and high demand, non-print producers. Our aggressive pursuit of the materials
libraries need is best emphasized by our "open list" approach to new publishers
and publishers for which we have noticed an increase in demand.
Please use your current subscription to Title Source 3 to review available
publishers. Also, please find enclosed our Publisher Not Supplied List (book
product) and our Publisher Supplied List (A/V product).
- No clients have terminated contracts with Baker &Taylor within the past three
years.
- Baker &Taylor, Inc. has annual sales of over $2.2 billion. Market segment
specific data is considered company proprietary.
- BBcT is a leading supplier to over 100,000 customers worldwide and has
acquisitions relationships with virtually every library in the United States.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT BAKER & TAYLOR'S SERVICES
Online Customer Suooort
Online Customer Support (OCS) is available to the City of Port Arthur via our website at www.baker-
t~lor.com. OCS is Baker & Taylor's free web-based account management system. OCS's sophisticated
search options include the ability to query orders by Purchase Order Number, B&T Number, ISBN,. and
Order Date Range. You can also view detailed info motion, including. order and account status,
warehouse location, quantities and prices, and shipping details. There's even an option that helps you
print invoices and order details for your records.
CONCLUSION
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Should you require any additional information regarding any products or services available from Baker &
Taylor, please contact our Information Services Department at (800) 775-1800.
Please forward all future solicitations to the following address:
Baker & Taylor,Inc.
ATTN: Pricing Services
2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28217
VIA E-MAIL: bids(abaker-tavlor.com
VIA FACSIMILE: 704-998-3260
We look forward to a favorable reply to our offer and the opportunity to be of assistance. P/ease
provide an award notification and tabulation ofresu/ts for this so/icitation either via fax
(704) 998-3160 or mail at the above address. Your account profiles will be updated to reflect the
terms of this contract, upon receipt of award notification.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
:every,
tV Yv
nifer Rhyne
Pricing Analyst
Baker &Taylor, Inc.
Discount Terms and Conditions of Sale (Firm Order Book)
city of Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX
Attachment A
Baker &Taylor, Inc. is pleased to offer the discount terms and conditions contained in this Attachment A. The pricing grid below
..:a..,. r...........4.. a,,...,.L .....A. ~.+ ~ohcnnni nffcrorl by na4er R Tavlnr
iunuc>uuww ~u~ - -
fat gu
ry Category Definition * - Price Indicator - - - - Discount -~
o
I.
Adult Trade Hardcover Editions
0 (zero) (Hardcover Trade Editions)
45.5
(Popular Fiction &Non-Fiction) C (Hardcover Computer Books)
II. Juvenile Trade Hardcover Editions ]
45.5 %
(Popular Fiction &Non-Fiction)
III.
Adult Quality Paperback Editions
B (Paperback Trade Editions)
40
4
(Popular Fiction &Non-Fiction) C (Paperback Computer Books) .
N.
Juvenile Quality Paperback Editions
G
40.4
Po ular Fitton &Non-Fiction
V~ Mass Market Paperback Editions P 40.4
VI.
single Edition Reinforced (Juvenile)
R 22.4 9'0
VII. Publisher's Library Edition (Juvenile) Z 22'4 °k
VIII.
University Press Trade Editions
A 10.4
IX.
Text, Technical, Reference, Small Press, and/or
s/X/N (Text, Technical, or Reference Editions)
5 = 10.4
Ttles of Limited Demand
(May be of any binding and inGudes non-trade L (Hardcover Editions from Small, specialty X = 10.4
N = O.Oo o' *
University Press titles and some spoken word publishers and/or Titles of Limited Demand) *
L = 0.0 k
audio) M (Paperback Editions from small, Specialty M = 0.0 % ***
Publishers and/or Titles of Limited Demand) V = 0.0
T=0.0%
V/T (Returnable specialty Textbooks) s = 0.0
5/6/8 (Professional Medical Titles) 6 = 0.0
8=0.0%
Imported English and Non-English Language F/K/1/3 F = 0.0 °h
X. Editions K = 0.0 9'0
1=0.0%
3=0.0%
~' Enhanced Service Program Y / Q 0.0 °k plus $4.95/unit**`*
XII. Spoken Word Audio (primariry abridged) H 45.6
XIII. Board Books I 22.4 %
XIV. Novelty Items/Activity Books I 22.4 M°
XV. Special Programs, such as:
- PawPrints Editions D D = 0.0
- BT Bound Editions E ~ E = 22.4
- Replica Books *****
- PIa awa s Pla awa s = 25.2%
Please see Attachment B for full category definitions, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
** Titles which receive minimal publisher discount will be invoiced at publisher's list price.
*** Represents publishers with limited sales volume, based upon asemi-annual review and individual titles which qualify for
preferred stock status, but have limited demand (calculated over a rolling 12 month period). Also represents individual
titles which do not qualify for preferred stock status, based upon quarterly review. These titles may be of any binding type
or publisher of origin.
**** Titles where Baker &Taylor receives no discount from the publisher or prepayment is required by the publisher or
publishers whose titles have limited demand and/or non-commercial publishers will be invoiced at list price plus $4.95/unit
service charge. Please note that for purposes of entering this service charge into the B&T Link or The Title Source
systems, the software requires that the service charge be entered as a negative number (- 4.95) in order to add the $4.95
service charge to the list price of the book.
***** Unless otherwise indicated, Replica Books are priced at S% off Baker & Taylors list price.
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Attachment A (Continued)
Baker & Taylor, Inc.
Discount Terms and Conditions of Sale (Finn Order Book)
Also, please note that:
• Publisher's list price is subject to change without notice.
Except where otherwise noted, book discounts are applied to current publisher's list price at the time of shipment.
• Baker & Taylor reserves the sole right to be the final determinant of product categories, category definitions and price
indicators. The discounts vary based on this determination.
Titles are categorized by Baker & Taylor for pricing purposes by considering the binding, general marketing categories,
demand for certain titles, preferred stock status, cost of acquisition, cost of distribution, and the size or type of publisher, as
well as factors related to relationships with publishers such as shipping terms, payment terms, publisher's discount,
returnability to publishers and other factors.
Product categories, category definitions and price indicators are subject to change at Baker & Taylor's sole discretion,
without notice, based upon the above-described factors for categorizing titles.
• For domestic titles where no publisher list price is assigned by the publisher, Baker & Taylor will assign such titles a price in
its electronic catalog which is based upon Baker & Taylor's estimate of market conditions.
• For imported titles where no publisher list price is assigned by the publisher for the U.S. market, Baker & Taylor will assign
such titles a U.S. dollar price in its electronic catalog which is based upon Baker & Taylor's estimate of market conditions.
• For PawPrints and Replica Books, Baker & Taylor will assign such titles a price in its electronic catalog which is based upon
Baker & Taylor's estimate of market conditions.
Titles of limited demand or from small or specialty publishers generally are included in Product Category IX or Product
Category XI.
• The discount terms and conditions in this Attachment A do not apply to Baker & Taylor's Continuations or Approval
Programs.
• Baker &Taylor provides an invoice that identifes the publisher's current list price, the discount offered, and the exact price
charged for each title ordered.
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Baker & Taylor Inc.'s
Terms and Conditions of Sale
For the City of Port Arthur
Audiovisual Discounts -
Price Indicator Definition Discount
30.0% off MSIZP of $25.00 or more
0% off MSRP of $15.00 - $24.99
25
2 Music Compact Disc .
15.0% off MSRP of $14.99 or less
9 DVD 28.0%
List prices are manufacturer's suggested list prices, where available. Where no list price is supplied by the manufacturer, a
list price will be assigned by Baker & Taylor. Titles receiving minimal discount or which have supplier restrictions, or titles
from small, specialty vendors will be invoiced at manufacturer's suggested retail price.
a,t~L4 :spy.: ~-.~
Baker & Taylor is pleased to offer the following discounted prices for our book processing
services to the City of Port Arthur (standard, LC MARC services):
Spine Label ........................................................................................... $0.15/label
Ownership Label .................................................................................. $0.15/label
Checkpoint Theft Detection ................................................................. $0.49/unit
Book Pocket ........................................................................................... $0.29/unit
Mylar Jacket (attached) ....................................................................... $0.52/unit
Spoken Word Audio Processing .......................................................... $2.50/unit
(includes protective case and cut & insert of graphics)
A[tachmentA-3
BTMARCAV Cataloging /Processing
Cataloging/Processing Ootions
Baker & Taylor is pleased to offer B&T MARCAV cataloging and processing service for your consideration. This
service provides 100% cataloging of new, annotated, advertised, and recommended DUD and CD music titles
listed in our monthly publicab'on, The ALERT. Each monthly issue lists from 250 to 900 new release and se/l-
through titles for which cataloging is available on "street date':
Cataloging
Baker & Taylor offers standard MARC records that meet national standards for Music CD and DUD products.
Each record contains a Dewey and Library of Congress call number and Library of Congress subject headings.
In addition, Music CD remrds include the ANSCR classifrcadon. All records conform to AACRII rules.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,$1.50/record
Standard, edited record .......................... .
(based upon options available through standard B&T MARCAV profrle)
Unedited Record ............................................... $ .75 /record
Processing
Remove shrink-wrap and security seals ...............................$ .SS /unit
Remove shrink-wrap and re-package in standard plastic case ............... $ 1.00 /unit
.. ..... $ 1.69 /unit
.....
g ............................
Digital Media Praessin
(includes removal of shrink-w2p and security devices, re package in standard case, insertion of scanned
publisher artwork, and one embedded label)
Additional Embedded Labels ............... ......... • • ~ .25 ~ label
. .
Hand Applied Labels ..................... .......
Component Options , • , $ ,25 /label
........
BarmdeLabel ..................................... $.25/label
...........
Custom Label ..................................... $.25/label
..........
Date Due Slip .....................................
... .
$ .25 /label
...........
Label Protectors .................................
...............
l $ .25 /label
............
..... ..............
Ownership Labe
... $ .35 /unit
...........
Pocket ....................................... $.25/label
...........
Spine Label ......................................
Library Supplied Stamp or Label ........................ .
........... $ .15 /location
Theft Detection Device (select one) , $ 1.50 /unit
3M: DCD-2 (DVD, single sided) ................. , ,
..... • • • • $ 1.50 /unit
3M: DCD-2 (Music CD) ........................ ...... .
..... $ .59 /unit
Checkpoint: Plain Label ......................... .......
....$ .59 /unit
Checkpoint: Date Due Label .....................
.............
Checkpoint: Simulated Barcode Label ........
$ .59 /unit
............
Library Supplied RFID (unprogrammed) ........................ $ .25 /unit
Attachment B
Category Definitions
I. Atlult Trade Hardcover Editions f0 C)(may include some spoken word audio maferia6)
High demand materials from widety distributed publishers designed for the general consumer, usualN dealing with a subject matter having broad mass appeal. These
UUes are rypialry released in hardback and can be either fction or curten[ non-fiction. Publisher promotional/media expenditures and print runs are cus[omanry
higher for these dies than for most others. Inventory Is mainUined with prefertetl stock status (regularly stocked in three to lour major warehouses). An example of
a Vade edition would be: Tne Broker by John Grisham, ISBN: 0365510954.
II. rvgnife Trade Hardrnver Ediions f31
High demand, juvenile materiaLS from widety distrbuted publishers designed for the general conwmer, usualy dealing catty a subjeR matter having broad mass
appeal. These titles are typicalN released in hardback and can be ether fiction or curten[ non-fimon. Publisher promotional/media expenditures and pant runs are
customariN higher for these titles than for most others. Inventory i5 maintained catty preferretl stock status (regularly stocked in three [o four major warehouses).
An example of a trade edition would be: A LiaM'n the Attic by Shel Silverstein, ISBN: 0060256737.
III. Adult OualiN Pacerbatk Ediions (B, C)
High demand paperback materials from widety disbibu[ed publishers, other than the standard rack size paperback, typically found in bookstores and other retail
outlets. Inventory is maintained with preferted s[odc status (regularly stocked in three to four major warehouses). An example of a quality paperback would be:
Br""duet Jones's D'arv by Helen Felling, ISBN: 014028009X.
IV. 3uvenile Oual'ty Pacerback Editions (G) p p Icall found in bookstores and other
Nigh tlemand, juvenile paperback materials from witleN distributed ublishers, other than Ne standard 2ck size aperbadc, typ' Y
retail outlets. Inventory is maintained catty preferted stock status (egularlN stocked in Nree to four major warehouses). An example of a quality paperback would
be: Charlotte's Web by E.B. White, ISBN: 0064400557.
V. Ma s Market Paperback Editions (P)
A standard rack size paperback typicalN found in bookstores or other retail outlets. An example of a mass market paperback would be: The G'd Who Loved Tom
r n by Stephen IGng, ISBN: 0671042858.
VI. Single Edition Reinforced (R)
A high quality binding designetl [o provide a long shelf life in a heavy use environment Although the binding a fanned and glued it may no[ be sewn, which is
typically found in [he publisher library edition. SubjeQ mnten[ can include both fidional and non-fiction works appealing to juveniles as well as adults. These
bindings are idendfed by the publisher [o Baker &Taylor. An example of a single edition reinforced bintling would be: Bunnicula Strikes Again! Bl' James Howe,
ISBN 0689814631.
VIh o t.r.r~er Library Editions (Z) h, ~ tyD y
potion as well as non-fiction matenals appealing ro bothjuveniles and adults, designed catty the rugged durabili r uiretl of Ne environment hall found in a
library setting. Publisher Library Editlons are traditionally of [he highest quality, usually fanned, Sewn and glued to provide the grevt~ ~iesA PI o A Panlcake bn Laura
binding. These bindings are Itlendfied by the publisher to esker &Taylor. An example of a publisher library edition would be: Y
Joffe Numeroff, ISBN: 0060266872.
yam, uwva.tty press Trade Editions (A)(may include same spoken wordaudlo matenals)
This category would include any University Press Trade Editlons, both adult and juvenile, and are wbject to publisher reclassification. An example of a university
press Vade edition would be: The Art of Teachinc by Oxford University Press, I58N: 0195169697.
IJL T brit n r '
Pess Trade Editions).' tt ndudes bales pu'rcha sedofmm publishers on fa nonre-re[urmahleobasis, those publishers that extend Ittle disccunrt to Baker &Taylor9 andversiry
publishers whose titles have limtted sales volume based upon asemi-annual review. It includes Individual titles which do not quality for preferred stock status (basetl
upon a quarterly review) and individual titles whidt qualify for peferretl stock status, but have IimRed demand (calculated over a rolling 12 month period).
Additionally, any publisher which is not in complunce with some of Baker & Taylors purchasing requirements could be in Nis category. Materials in this category are
both adult and juvenile and may be of any binding. Examples within this category woultl be: The Merck Index, ISBN: 0911910131, 5 a< ci s That Work ISBN:
1571103104 and eeau[v and Me Eas[ ISBN: 1566563879
X. Im - d English and Non EnalislLLanauaoe Ediions (F K,131
Titles produced and distributed outside of [he domewc US. These titles may be of any binding type and represent various publishers.
XI. E Kant rvice Program Ytles (Y/Q)
':his category includes materials where Baker &Taylor receives no d~swunt from the publisher, or prepayment is required by Me publisher, or publishers which have
res[ncdons on realms, cr books of small or non-commerdal publishers w4h limited sales volume based upon asemi-annual review. Any publisher which is no[ In
compliance with Baker & Taylors purchasing requirements would be in this category. Materials in this category may be of any binding. These titles will receive no
diswun[ and are subjeG to a service charge. An example within this category would be: ca*h~ ro Recovery ISBN: 0910039311.
XII. Spoken Word Aud"o (H)
PnmariN abridged matenals designed for the general conwmer, uwally dealing with a wbjea matter having broad mass appeal. These dues can be either fiction or
curteMrion-fiction. An example of a primarily abndged spoken word audio would be: The Broker by John Grisham, ISBN: 0739316443.
XIII. Board Books (I)
Durable matenals from widely distributed domestlc publishers designed for young children; pages are manufacturetl of heavy gauge cartlboard [o prevent tearing.
These editions typically feature few pages, simple themes and colorful illustrations or photographs. An example of a board book would be: Runaway Bunny by
Margaret Wise Brown, ISBN: 0063074292.
JQy, N Irv tro 5/A[tivity Books (I) -
SDecially packaged gift set or novelty item relatetl [o a book product or attached as an accessory to a book Drotluc[. These Items would include a book with toy, rag
hooks, washable cloth books, books wdh accessories or kits, electronk sound books, sticker books, tradng books or mlonng books. This category also includes any
non-book merchantllse such as model kits, hobby kits, Oash cards or jigsaw puzzles. An example of an hem M this category would be: Pom Pom Pets by American
Gin, ISBN 1593691513.
XY. c " I Programs iD and E as Ind-sated in Attachment A)
Programs, formats, or editlons offered onN by Baker & Taylor or not included In any other category. These programs include but may not be limited to PawPdn[s,
BTBOUnd, and Replica Books editions. Examples of items in this care9ory would be: Clifford's Valentines Dav by Norman Bndwell, ISBN 1435201736 (PawPrints
prebound edition) and Mr Putter and Tabby So'n the Yam by Cynthia Rylant, ISBN 1417795565 (BTBOUnd prebountl edition)
Attachment C
Enhanced Services Program
Baker & Taylor is pleased to provide a service that will save your library time and money when
procuring titles from small and hazd to fmd publishers. By utilizing B&T's vast publisher and
title database, the library can purchase a wride variety of low demand and small print run titles
from associations and limited edition, prepayment, and non-returnable publishers.
Baker & Taylor's Enhanced Services Program (ESP) provides the library with access millions of
active book titles representing over 75,000 imprints. This breadth of coverage is greater than that
of any other book industry wholesaler.
The ESP program builds on Baker & Taylor's already outstanding publisher relations by:
Expanding our vendor relations team responsible for the follow-up of all publisher
orders, improving the speed of delivery of all titles to the library;
Widening our publisher base to include hundreds of small non-commercial publishers
formerly considered apply direct by the book industry; and
• Increasing our reporting capabilities by providing order status reports for 100% of all
titles not yet published, and by supplying anticipated publication release dates for all out-
of-stock items.
In order to provide these enhanced title acquisition services, Baker & Taylor will apply a service
chazge to qualifying titles. Material where Baker & Taylor receives no discount from the
publisher, or where prepayment is required by the publisher, or books of small, limited in-demand
and/or non-commercial publishers will be invoiced at list price plus the $4.95 per unit surcharge.
For libraries concerned about purchasing these types of titles, B&T's Title Source for Windows
can assist the librarian in reseazching a particulaz item's category and format. Surcharge titles
will appear with a Y or Q in the discount code field. Additionally, you may contact your
Customer Service representative or Information Services via phone, fax, or a-mail.
(btinfo(ilbtol.com) to determine surcharge titles before placing an order.
As a convenience to the library, B&T can exclude these titles from all orders by adjusting the
library's account profile setup. Please contact your Customer Service Representative for
additional information.
~~rrBAKER&TAYLOR
the {afore delivered
Institutional Returns Policy
(Revised August 2007)
Attachment D
The following guidelines are required to ensure prompt handling of your return. All product returns
(excluding Book Leasing programs) require prior authorization from a Customer Service
Representative. You may contact your appropriate representative via the toll-free number listed on
your packing list.
How to Obtain Return Authorization
Please use the Return Authorization Form from your shipment's packing list to make all returns. Contact
your Customer Service Representative for return authorization. Alf claims must be made within 45
days from the date of invoice.
When calling for return authorization, please have the following information available:
A. Return Authorization Form
B. Your account number and ATS# from the shipment's packing list (located mid-page under
the Return Authorization Form explanation)
C. Reason for the claim/return
D. Action being requested -
1. Replacement of product
2. Credit to your account; no replacement product necessary
2. Your Customer Service Representative will assign your return an authorization number (RTA#).
To expedite the process, please clearly mark the RTA# on the Return Authorization Form and on
the outside of the carton in the upper right comer from the shipping label.
3. Make your return via an insured and traceable carrier; Baker & Taylor is not liable for returns lost
in transit.
4. Products incorrectly shipped by Baker 8 Taylor maybe returned with authorization within
45 days of fhe product's date of invoice. Product(s) meeting the definition of Publisher
defective may be returned with prior authorization within six months of the product's date of
invoice. Products purchased with value-added processing services which have been shipped as
ordered are considered non-returnable.
DAMAGED SHIPMENTS: If you receive a damaged carton(s) which resulted in damaged product(s),
please hold the product(s) 2nd save the carton for Carrier inspection. If the damage is visible at the,time
of d;>livery, bring it to the Carrier's attention and note it on the Bill of Lading. Then, contact your Baker &
Taylor Customer Service Representative via the toll-free number listed on the packing list.
CLAIMING SHORTAGES: Please check your packing list or invoice before claiming shortages. All
claims must be made within 45 days from the product's invoice date. Please ensure you have
received all cartons of a shipment prior to signing for receipt from the Carzier. Cartons you have signed
for as received from the Carrier are not claimable as shortages from Baker & Taylor.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS ONLY: For information on making returns of damaged, defective, or
incorrect products, please contact your local International Sales Office or our International Customer
Service Department in Momence, lilinois (FAX: 815-472-9886). You may also refer to the website at
http:ll www. btol. comli ntern ation al/return.
All returns should be sent to:
Baker & Taylor Returns Center
Department R
5055 W. 79a' St.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Baker & Taylor Entertainment,. Video.and Accessory Return Policy
2. During the montFs of January, NOTE: CerCaln manufacturers have
General Guidelines April, July and Ottoberyou tray rio-fault tlefecvve rehrm poucteS:
submlty for approval, a ilstof tapes Your Nstomer SeMce
t. Ail returns must 1x requested by pundiased-from us up to a total repc~entative ~n provide you-with
calling yourtustamer Service value not to exceed 346 ofyour a-Ilsting of'these:
RepresentatlveYo recelvca RetLm net purdtases In the previous 7. A true.acceptzble defectlve:fs a tape
Auttiarizatlon (RA) numbs. quarter.- tliat hasbeen played<orxe:anG
Please fwveyourinvdce number 3. The 39b return allowance amount displayed one of the fdlowlnp:
ready -all products mustrefer to fs noneumulatlve and must be . TFte tape does not 7ansport or
a spedflc invoke number. used under one quarterly RA rewind.
L WI returns must be sNpped number and rerun. shipment TFiere;fs loss of audro or ndeo
prepaid to tfx designated regional 4. Duce to manuFactunr policies, on thetape, I.e., drop-outs,
rctunc:ccnterwith the.t¢A number wears unabla:ta puce-protacE etc.
dearly marked on'the aulske of tapes-that have bean reduced Lines throughthe tapetilaC
the box. ETEsarrot-assume any In price. creditwlll be ieeuad cannar be corrected with
Ilalitiity for rebrms lost in trarult at tlra.purclrasa.pria or traddgg;
Shipment of:retum product should' current selling Price, Poor quality In video picture or
be Insuretl arid.yoii should retain v+riiichaver Ielowar. low or garbled soundtrack.
the Insurance receipt untll credit Is S. All overstock returns are subject-to . No audlo,,low ndse, static
reaJyed from I3TE: a S% rssmciang ctiarye. audio, cdor fades, picture:
3. All retum5 musttiave packing sap 6. Anyproduct ovv 60 daysdd'must jumps, picture rolEs state
entlosed.whidt provides customer be accompanied by a cepy of the picture, warpetl, won2.start,
• numt~er customer name J3A anginal invdce. stops for no reason,
!Ines In
number reason forretum and 7, Tapesthat have been deleted. from ,
plitirre, film contents
Ilsts each title, name; Item number our actlvecatniog rannotbe Incomplete, dlffereriYiltle on
and quantilyreturned. rctuirietl. mpg
4. RA rwmbers are nbt reusable.
Each crew return must hiave a DefeitIVe Returns 8: Anyproduct rejeue~ by-the
separate RA number. manufacturer for nanfacmry defaces
5.. ftA nurrrWrs are only valid for 1. tNe will replace>ali'defective;retums will tie returrxd and;rebllledto you.
30 days Product-returned on on a one-fbr-one basis with IdeniJcal'
expltad.RAC-Is subjactto produc€. - fNiasiiip<Retutns
refusal by BTE. L RAk forilefectlva riots!-priced
6. Product mustlre returned with-the videotapes must ba bsuad 1. Mieeiiipe are products chipped
ortglnal:manufacwrer sMnk-wrap within i5 days of purehasS to you a"s • result ofour error.
Intra<[[ (defectlve returns exduded), otherwise the product will ba Overbuys by you orepadal
Furthermore; I[ must l>e free of cell wnddared nonreturpaWe. ordvs that are.riot acoeptsd by
customer-applied materials WOTE:certalnmanufadurarc
yourcuctomars da noY
(stlders, hang tabs;. etc). haves !Doper return windows for wraatituta mis~hipc.
Bettina noitomplying with this defeWvaproduct. P{sasa 2. All.raquacts for mlcship !tA
requirement will be subject W a mnmet your customer service numl~ra must ba calledln
refurbishing dtarge of :40 per Loft capresentative for details. wlOh/n slaver days of r~caipt of
for ranovat of sudi materials. We 3. You must irrtlate a dalm with-the goods: Haw your invdce
reserve-the rtgfi[ to refuse to carrier For alI'proCuct tiiatis number randy and the reason
accept any product that wacannot damaged in transit We suggest for mirsahip {picking error, raver
restore io a fully saleade ~thaE yai~retain the original-sh!PMng ordered, +rSMi).
carditlon• corNatner and notify the carrier 3, Only new,: unopened, factory shrink
7. Product returned that does-not (UPS,USPS~etG)immedatelyupon .wrapped producttnay:beretun>ed
comply with the above guidelines receipt of damaged goads. BTE as missHps. Prior to breaking the
will be refused. cannot issue credit for carrtcrv seal ar Shrinkage on arty product,. it
8,
6TE does not atlow deductions to
damaged goods, .
!s your nspocslblllty'to review the
be taken without the Issuance of 4. PIf defectives must be accompanied valldityof'the shipment retelved.
an apprgpriate credit mcrno: bye note desalting the nature of
the defect Ydearapes must be Refusals
stopped at the point of defect.
Ovatsf~cfe Returns 5. Defectives.must be returned with t: In the case of multiple refusals, B7E
Original manufacturersleeves, cases retalrc5'the right to limit or cancel all
1. Overstock returns of unopened, a cartons: In the case of a future sHpments.
factory sealed, actlve YNS produtt defectlve on a mdtlcar3ette title, ail
that was purchasetl from BTE-may cassettes must be retumed• Yorir [mprsatlm In /Wlaaing U~ese
be returned for credit No 6. Due to manufacUrrcr guidelines, ~~~ wi~~help ensures~Y
overstock returns arc allowed on product that exhibits any of the ~xacessing ofreaareG merdrarrd'se
vfdeogame software or sys[ems, following characterlsf76 is rrot
videolaserdiscs, accessary Items, acceptable for return as defeClve: manEr yrw.
moratonum product or final sate Not in original packaging, rte~vrted~rvs.
product . Lacked/gushed cassettes or
rarfidges
Baker & Taylor Entertainment Audio Return Policy
General Guidelines
1. Ali returra_ must be requested by
calling your Customs Sluice
'Representative to recdve: a Return
Authortzatlon{RAJnumba: Please
.have your account number ready.
2 M returns must be shipped prepaid
to the designated regional audio
return cerda wltti the RA numbs
tlearly masked outside the box:
61E!mrrriot assume any Ilahillry for
returrr, lost In tiarslt. Shipnreot of
retivn product should tx husured
and you should retain the bLSU2nx
receipt untll ttedlt Is. received from
6fE.
3, All re[urrs must have a pacWngspp
endosed whlchprovldes wstoma
numbs, customer name, RA
twmba, reason for return, and lists
each tlde; by manufactirre, Item
number and quaritlty returned.
4. RAnumbers.arcnotreusable. Each
new retim must-have a separate RA
nurtiba.
5. (tA numbers are only valid for 30
days. Product returned Doan
expired RA h subject to refusal by
H11:.
6. Product must'be returned with the
.original manufacture-shrink-wrap in
faC (defective returns excluded),
fvrtlrerrnore,. It mustbrfree of all
custririis-applieE materials (sflckas,
hang tabs, efc.}. Returre not
canplying with this requirement wIN.
tie srbjeu to a rcfurbWting diarge
of :40 ps unit for removal of suds
materials. Wereserve~theriphtto
refuse to adept any podua any
product that we cannot restore to a
frily saleable condtkrn.
7. Ptudtxt rehrned that does not
tsmply with the above gulddlrxs
wN bernrtrsa~.~ .
8. BiEdoes not allow dedudioris~to be
taken without thefssuance of an
appropriate credit memo.
Overstodt Retutsts
1. Werstock returns can be requested
txr a monttrty balls. Rettan
allowances are l0% of the previous
nwrttily audio net purdrases. For
furiha details, contad: your Baker &
TaylorAudb sales representative.
2. The to% rcttrn allowance-amorrt
is norxummulatlve arid- must be
used undo one nwntltly RA rxrmba
and return-shipment.
3. [kre t0 manufacturer polldes, we
are unable to pdce-protect.produd:
that has beenreduced N price.
Credit will be Issued at the Iowa
purdtasepnce or the currentseliirtg-
pdce.
a. All overstock returns are subject to
a~.5%restacking duuge.
s. Eadt zixBo_canfpiratlgrt requlresa
separate RA numbs from BTE.
Example: compact disc, cassette
and cassdte singles.
6. Product that has been deleted from
our active catalog canna be
returned.
Defective Returns
1. You oust INtlate a dalm with the
canfa for ail product that'll
damagallneraslt.- We suggest
that you retain fhe orfgihal shipping
container acid rwtlfy ttie canter
(UPS, LISPS; ttc} immedfatdy upon
recept Of damaged goods. 61'E
canrtat 55cltaedt far mrtter-
damaged goods:
2. lilt defedlves treat be accompanied
by a note (sample attadred)
tlesdiblrgthe natvteof the.defeCt
3, Defectlv6 neat be returned with
odginal manufacnrrrsleeves,.cases
or tartorts. lei the case of a
defectl4e arc a mWdplece tltlq a4
pleas must be rctumree.
4. Due to marwfactlaa guidelines,
product that exNblts arty of the.
'following daracteiitiila b not
aaeptatile-for return as a defedNe:
Excessive usyabrae
Evidence of wnpering
~. Not In aripnal packaging
s. Ary product:rejected by the.
manrAacturs far ranfaaaory defeds
will be retuned and rebgted to you.
Misship Returr~r-
1. MlssiYps are products shipped to
you as a result of our error.
Overbuys by you of spedal orders
that arc curt accepted by your
ae:tontrrs do not tnnstltute
nishlps.
2. PJI requests for rtdsstsp RA numbas~
must De called In wftlvnsetm days
of recdpt of goods. Have your
Invdce number ready and the
reason far nYSShlp (picking error,
selves ordered, etc.).
3. Dory°new, ta>opsrea factory shrink-
~aPPed product nay be returned
asrtusslvps. Pnartobrcakugthe
seal or shrinkage on any product, It
is your resparsibialyto revlew~the
validity ~ the shipment recdved
Refusak
1. In the case-of multiple refusals,. BTE
retains. the right to Ilmlt or cancel all
Nturc shipments.
Your[ooperaoarlnfa'lowirrgo5ese
pcredurs w101x1p ertsurr speedy
processing ofretumed merchandise.
TTiartk you
RaynMed 7/94.
Attachment E
Baker & Taylor Service Personnel
Ordering /Customer Service Informatiou
Firm Order Book
Baker & Taylor, Inc
3584 Old Maysville Road
Commerce, GA 30529
DVD/Music Audio
Baker & Taylor, Inc.
1000 Commerce Drive, Ste. 400
Pittsburgh, ~ A 15275
Telephone: 800-775-1100
Fax: 800-775-7480
E-Mail: ordersnn,baker-tavlor.com
Customer Service Representative
Ms. Cretia Williams
Telephone: 800-775-1200, ext. 2264
Fax: 800-775-1300
E-Mail: cretia.williamsCa~baker-taylor.com
Telephone: 800-775-2600
Fax: 888-285-8922
E-Mail: orders@baker-taylor.com
Customer Service Representative
Ms. Louise Teyssier
Telephone: 800-775-2600, ext. 2046
Fax: 888-285-8922
E-Mail: Louise te~sie~baker-taylor.com
Sales Consultant
Mr. Roberto Rodriguez
Telephone: 800-775-7930, ext. 1380
Pax: 704-998-3260
E-Mail: roberto.rodn'guez(abaker-kzylor.com
Attachment F
REFERENCES
1. Moore Memorial Public Library
1701 9`h Avenue, North
Texas City, TX 7790-5496
Contact: Ms. Beth Ryker Steiner, Director
Phone: 409-643-5979
E-Mail: esteiner(a)texas-city-tx.or¢
Customer Since 1983
2. Pasadena Public Library
1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Drive
Pasadena, TX 77506-4895
Contact: Ms. Janet Serice, Collection Services Manager
Phone: 713-475-4992
E-Mail: JSeric~ci.pasadena.tx.us
Customer Since 1993
3. Brazoria County Library System
401 East Cedar Street
Angleton, TX 77515
Contact: Ms. R. E. (Rita) Ottum, Head of Technical Service
Phone; 979-864-1544
E-Mail: rottum~cdbcls.iib.tx.us
Customer Since 1991
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