In conjunction with the FY 20-21 Operating Budget, this item requests Council authorization for annual contracts to purchase library materials throughout the fiscal year starting October 1.
The Library recommends approval to purchase library materials including Playaways, Bookpacks, Launchpads and Wonderbooks from Findaway World, LLC in the estimated amount of $80,000.
Findaway World, LLC is a key media vendor providing libraries with quality material for public consumption. Findaway World, LLC is the sole source for Launchpads, a safe and secure pre-loaded educational tablet; Bookpacks, bundled read-along content which includes a book(s) and a Playaway; and Wonderbook, a read-along book. They provide discounted materials in a timely manner in which Plano residents have become accustomed.
If not approved, this request would affect the quality and relevance of the overall library collection as the library would not be able to get Bookpacks, Launchpads and Wonderbooks from other vendors.
The City is exempt from the competitive bid process for this purchase as allowed by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252 Subchapter B Section 252.022(a)(7). (City of Plano Internal Contract No. 2020-0652-XR)