Title
New York Times Online Subscription Service - Requirements Contract - RFA 18-016 (Ordinance S-44876)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with New York Times Company, to provide online subscription services for the Phoenix Public Library (PPL). Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $93,300, including applicable taxes, with the anticipated annual expenditure of $18,660.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide PPL cardholders with timely access to historical and current New York Times news articles and publications. The online multi-platform news tool provides full access to content such as breaking news, multimedia, reviews and opinion blogs, videos and historical data. Additionally, online content will be accessible through NYTimes.com 'on the go' using phone and tablet apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and Kindle Fire.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term shall begin on or about July 5, 2018.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $93,300, including applicable taxes, with the anticipated annual expenditure of $18,660. Funds are available in the Library Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Library and Finance departments.