The City of Tempe issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for digital library content and hosting services. The contract was awarded to Overdrive Inc, a private company that provides digital library content and hosting services. The contract has a term of 2 years, with the option to renew for an additional 3 years. The scope of work includes providing digital library content, including eBooks and eAudiobooks, and hosting services. The City of Tempe reserves the right to terminate the contract if funds are not allocated or if the contractor fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract.
• The contract includes a provision for the contractor to comply with the City's antidiscrimination policy and to provide a copy of its antidiscrimination policy.
• The contract includes a provision for the contractor to certify that it does not use the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China.
• The contract includes a provision for the contractor to complete a supplier sustainability questionnaire to assess its sustainable practices and initiatives.
• The contract includes a provision for the City to inspect the contractor's documents to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract.