STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: August 27, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a five-year service price agreement, with five one-year renewal options, for library serials administration for the Library - EBSCO Industries, Inc. dba EBSCO Information Services, most advantageous proposer of two - Estimated amount of $282,442.84 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This service price agreement will provide for library serials administration for the Library (LIB). These publications will include periodicals, magazines, journals, annuals, newspapers, and memberships to genealogical societies, including associated publications. As one of its many offerings, LIB provides approximately 300 unique subscriptions for periodical publications for the public to reference and enjoy. This service allows LIB to have a single point of contact that is responsible to administer the serials collection. Administration under this agreement will include ordering of annual subscriptions, providing notice of new releases or upgrades, as well as maintenance of a missing copy bank of titles.
A six-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Department of Sanitation Services (1)
* Library (2)
* Park & Recreation Department (1)
* Office of Procurement Services (2)*
*The Office of Procurement Services ev...
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