T24-072-03

The City of Tempe is seeking a vendor to provide books to support the Tempe 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 a term of 1 year, with 4 renewal options for 1 year each. The contract is valued at an estimated amount, but the exact value is not specified. The vendor is required to provide a discount off their catalog, but this is not mandatory. The City encourages all publishers, including smaller independent publishers, to respond to this solicitation. Some key points to consider are: • The City of Tempe is committed to sustainable practices and has developed a Sustainable Procurement Policy. • The City will review the pricing offered, including pricing shown on the catalog or website, to determine reasonableness. • The books will be a combination of hardback and paperback, and library binding is not needed. • The City will select books that represent the families we serve in Tempe. • The vendor is required to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules, including those related to employment practices and working conditions.