RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Interim Librarian, a purchase order with Bibliotheca, LLC in an amount not to exceed $169,700, and a Service and Maintenance Agreement with Bibliotheca, LLC for software and equipment maintenance for library book and media security and inventory equipment, and customer self-service equipment, for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost is appropriated in the Library's FY 2016/2017 budget.
BACKGROUND:
Bibliotheca, LLC equipment is used throughout the library’s 26 locations. The Service and Maintenance Agreement covers 120 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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