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Dollar Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Library Books, Spoken Word, DVDs, and Digital Media for the Library Services Department (Citywide)
This contract primarily facilitates the purchase of books and audiobooks, while also including digital products and professional services, such as materials processing to support the development of library collections for Mesa residents. These materials are used to refresh existing content and acquire new materials for community circulation. The Gateway Library is scheduled to fall 2025. To support the one-time costs associated with establishing a comprehensive opening day collection, a temporary increase in contract spending capacity is requested. This adjustment does not impact the existing budget, which is already allocated and funded for this project.
The Library Services Department and Procurement Services recommend increasing the dollar limit with Baker & Taylor, LLC, Brodart, Co., and Ingram Library Services, LLC by $700,000, from $700,000 to $1,400,000, through February 27, 2026. This spending limit reverts back to $700,000 as the ongoing amount after the temporary one-time increase for the Gateway Library Opening Day Collection.