Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: County Library
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 190214
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Baker & Taylor, LLC (Primary); Brodart Co. (Secondary)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval to extend a contract with Baker & Taylor, LLC (Primary) and Brodart Co. (Secondary) for library books, materials and associated services for the Public Library for the period of January 29, 2025 - April 29, 2025, with no increase in pricing (190214), Justification for 0% MWBE 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 extension 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 while a new RFP is done.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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