T24-072-13

The City of Tempe is seeking to procure books to support its Early Literacy Program. The contract is for a period of one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The City is looking for a vendor that can provide a wide variety of early literacy books and related learning materials. The vendor will be responsible for providing books and learning materials at a discounted rate, and the City will curate packages for each of the programs. The contract will be awarded to the responsible vendor whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the City, taking into consideration factors such as price, product quality, and vendor experience. Some key points about this contract include: • The City of Tempe is committed to sustainable practices and has a Sustainable Procurement Policy in place. • The City encourages all publishers, including smaller independent publishers, to respond to this solicitation. • The City will select high-quality, high-interest, and age-appropriate books that represent the families served in Tempe. • The vendor will not be responsible for marketing or selling titles, but rather for providing books and learning materials at a discounted rate. • The City will order books and curate summer reading kits as it sees fit to meet the needs of the program. Some benefits of this contract to the City of Tempe and its residents include: • Access to a wide variety of early literacy books and related learning materials. • Discounted rates for books and learning materials. • The ability to curate packages that meet the specific needs of the program. • The opportunity to work with a vendor that shares the City's commitment to sustainability. • The potential for long-term cost savings through the renewal options.