T24-072-15

The City of Tempe is seeking to purchase books to support its early literacy program. The contract was awarded to Textbook Warehouse, LLC, and has a term of one year with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The City will select high-quality, high-interest, and age-appropriate books that represent the families served in Tempe. The contract includes a pricing section with a list of book titles, and vendors were asked to provide a discount off their catalog for other books not listed. The City encourages sustainable practices and has developed a Sustainable Procurement Policy to guide its procurement decisions. Key features of the contract include: • The City will order books and curate 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 will review pricing, including pricing shown on the catalog or website, to determine reasonableness. • A discount off the catalog or website is not required, but the City will consider it in its evaluation. • The contract includes provisions for payment, billing, and termination, as well as requirements for compliance with Arizona law and sustainable practices.