Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Overdrive, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Overdrive, Inc. in the amount of $5,018,000 for license access, maintenance, support and/or warranty for digital content materials manufactured by OverDrive, Inc. for the period of October 25, 2024 - October 24, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
License Access, Maintenance, Support and/ or Warranty for Digital Content Materials Manufactured by
Overdrive, Inc. for HCPL. The Harris County Public Library (HCPL) will utilize this contract for purchasing
electronic books, audiobooks, other library materials, and associated services.
Expected Impact:
The approval of this renewal allows HCPL personnel to continue buying electronic library materials for the County.
Alternative Options:
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
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Action Taken
10/10/2023
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Sole source approval
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
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Existing Budget
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