The contract is for the provision of books, serials, databases, and library resource management products and services to the Pinellas County School District. The contract has a term of 4 years, from July 1, 2023, to August 31, 2027, and has an estimated value of $1,800,000 per year. The contract is a firm, fixed-price contract, and the district is utilizing the State of New York Contract Award Number 23260 to obtain the best pricing and a considerable list of vendors. The scope of work includes the provision of printed publications, non-print library materials, electronic publications, databases, and library resource management products and services.
• The contract includes four lots: Lot 1 for printed publications and non-print library materials, Lot 2 for electronic publications, Lot 3 for databases, and Lot 4 for library resource management and research support products.
• The contract has 0% MBE, 0% WBE, and 0% SDVOB goal requirements.
• The contract is a renewal of a previous contract, and the district is exercising the option to renew for an additional term.