Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 190214
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Baker & Taylor, LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Baker & Taylor, LLC in the additional amount of $421,000 for library books, materials and associated services for the Public Library for the extended period of October 29, 2024 - January 28, 2025 (190214), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
This is an extension for term contract Job. No. 190214-A and 190214-B, Provide Library Books, Materials, and Associated Services for Harris County. The original term contract award was approved in Commissioners' Court. The Harris County Public Library (HCPL) utilizes this term contract for purchasing books, audiobooks, other library materials, and associated services.
Expected Impact:
The approval of this First Amendment allows HCPL personnel to continue buying library materials at best possible prices for the County.
Alternative Options:
Other vendors exist but they were evaluated through the RFP process and this option is the cheapest for the County. The library must buy current books and materials to meet County needs.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
x Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/29/19
9/29/20
10/26/21
9/13/22
10/31/23
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264 264
Award
1st renewal
2nd renewal
3rd renewal
4th renewal
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywid...
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