RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with Bibliotheca, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $160,000 to provide software and equipment maintenance for library book, media security and inventory equipment, and customer self-service equipment, for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost is appropriated in the Library's FY 2018/2019 budget.
BACKGROUND:
Bibliotheca, LLC, equipment is used throughout the library’s 26 locations. The Service and Maintenance Agreement covers 100 pieces of equipment plus software and includes labor, parts, and equipment modifications. Service can be requested via an 800 number 24 hours, 7 days a week. The equipment under the Service and Maintenance Agreement is used for book/media security equipment, inventory equipment, and customer self-service equipment.
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