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Purchase - Library Electronic Materials
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lindsey Shuford, Library, Assistant Library Director, 704-283-8184
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) July, 11, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #22-479 - Approved
2) July 17, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-447 - Approved
BACKGROUND:
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Library issues a purchase order to one of its primary materials vendors, Overdrive. The Library then orders materials against this purchase order throughout the year. We have a contract (4089) with Overdrive for the digital platform, and all materials for this platform must come from Overdrive. The approval of this purchase will enable the Library to commence its E-books, E-audiobooks, and E-magazine purchasing for the year so that there is no significant lapse in new materials for the public, as well as the digital platform fee.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated cost for the materials is $134,000 and is budgeted accordingly for FY2025.