Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Kanopy 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 Kanopy Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for Kanopy digital streaming content services for the Public Library for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
This is a renewal for term contract Contract No. 00001684 Kanopy Video Streaming Platform. The original term contract award was approved in Commissioners' Court. The Harris County Public Library (HCPL) utilizes this term contract for providing access to digital videos for the public.
Expected Impact:
The approval of this renewal allows HCPL personnel to continue providing access to digital videos.
Alternative Options:
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
x Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
x Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
x Environment
x Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
9/19/2024
337
Contract Award
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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Total Current Budget
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)
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