T24-072-08

The City of Tempe is seeking a vendor to provide 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 vendor will be responsible for supplying books from their catalog, and the City will curate packages for each program. The contract has a duration of one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The City encourages all publishers, including smaller independent publishers, to respond to this solicitation. Key features of the contract include: * The City will select books from the vendor's catalog to meet the needs of the program * The vendor will provide books in a combination of hardback and paperback formats * The City will curate summer reading kits as it sees fit to meet the needs of the program * The vendor will provide a discount off their catalog for books not listed in the pricing section * The City will review pricing offered, including pricing shown on the catalog or website, to determine reasonableness