T24-072-05

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 providing books from their catalog, and the City will curate packages for each program. The contract has a term of one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The City reserves the right to award multiple vendors. Some key points about the contract include: • The City of Tempe will order books and curate the summer reading kits as it sees fit to meet the needs of the program. • Samples are not typically needed as the books ordered are typically well known or available for review via the web. • The City of Tempe will select high-quality, high-interest, and age-appropriate books that represent the families we serve in Tempe. • The vendor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, including those related to employment practices, working conditions, and sustainability. • The vendor must provide a certification that it does not use forced labor in the production of the books. • The contract includes a provision for termination if funds are not allocated by the City or available for the continued use or purchase of services.