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9-12-05 NUMBER First renewal for provision of "Books, Other Print
Materials, and Audiovisual materials" with Baker
& Taylor 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION:
The Library recommends that the City Council renew the agreement with Baker &
Taylor located in Charlotte, NC for "Purchase of Books, Video & Audio Materials" (first of four
renewable additional years) at an annual minimum amount of $55,000.
BACKGROUND:
Baker & Taylor is doing a very good job of delivering materials in a timely fashion and at
a very competitive price. We are happy with their service and the materials that we receive for
money spent. This will be the first of four extensions approved with the bid award.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in the Library's General Fund budget for Library Materials (001-
1403-552.47-01 through -04) and the Library Special fund (102-1421-552.47-01 through -04).
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Handling orders through a jobber consolidates much paperwork, enabling staff to order
from a wide array of publishers through a single account.
SUMMARY:
The Library recommends that the City Council renew the agreement with Baker &
Taylor for "Purchase of Books, Video & Audio Materials" (first of four renewable additional
years) at an annual minimum amount of $55,000. Discounts secured in the Baker & Taylor
proposals were based on fifty-five thousand dollars per year anticipated expenditure.
LRi Rebecca Underhill
r Finance Director
J o~'~pph I~roussard
Purchasing Coordinator
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By
RC CITY
SECRETARY
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