T24-072-06

The City of Tempe is seeking books to support its Early Literacy Program. The program aims to provide high-quality, high-interest, and age-appropriate books to families in Tempe. The City will curate packages for each program and will order books from the awarded vendor's catalog. The contract has two terms, each starting on February 16, 2024, and February 16, 2025, respectively, and ending on February 15, 2025, and February 15, 2026, respectively. The contract has 4 one-year renewal options. The City encourages all publishers, including smaller independent publishers, to respond to this solicitation. Some key points to consider: • The City will select books that represent the families it serves in Tempe. • The City will order books and curate summer reading kits as it sees fit to meet the program's needs. • Samples are not typically needed as the books ordered are typically well-known or available for review via the web. • The City will review pricing offered, including pricing shown on the catalog or web site, to determine reasonableness. • A discount off a catalog or web site is not required, but the City will consider it in determining reasonableness.