Zoobean (Beanstack) Software

The contract is for the procurement of the Beanstack software, a proprietary platform provided by Zoobean Inc, for use by the Hernando County Public Library System. The software will be used to track patron reading, provide online reading challenges, and offer a modern app for reading programs. The contract is a sole-source procurement, with a total value of $13,143. The contract duration is from January 18, 2024, to February 23, 2024. Key features of the software include a modern user experience, family registration, and concurrent reading challenges. The contract also includes a personalized customer service concierge experience and a system for posting images and videos as a way of reviewing books. • The software will be used for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, Youth Summer Reading Program, and other seasonal reading programs. • The contract includes a sole-source justification letter from Zoobean Inc, confirming that they are the sole-source provider of the required services. • The contract value is $13,143, and the duration is 36 days. • The contract includes a requirement for the vendor to provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any hazardous chemicals or substances delivered. • The contract includes a requirement for the vendor to maintain workers' compensation insurance and general liability insurance.