Title
Online Access Electronic Books - RFA 17-072 - Letter of Agreement to Extend Contract for Online Access Electronic Books with Skillsoft (US), LLC (Ordinance S-50340)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into Letter of Agreement with Skillsoft (US), LLC to continue to provide Online Access Electronic Books to the Library Department. $65,794 in funds are needed, in addition to the $327,867 previously approved via Ordinance S-43087. The revised total value will not exceed $393,661. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this Letter of Agreement is to continue to provide Online Access Electronic Books to the Library Department. This contract will provide unlimited, simultaneous access to over 25,000 eBooks focusing on topics related to business, professional development, human resources, information technology, as well as thousands of books, research reports, book summaries and best practices. In addition, this resource provides access to the Leadership Channel Online, an integrated solution featuring over 4,500 videos. The Phoenix Public Library is the only public library in Maricopa County to offer these resources. The Letter of Agreement is necessary to maintain access to this valuable resource through Aug. 30, 2024.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
The term of the Letter of Agreement will begin on or about Nov. 15, 2023, and expire on Aug. 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $65,794 in additional funds, the revised total value of the contract will not exceed $393,661. Funds are available in the Library Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Online Access Electronic Books Contract 144194 (Ordinance S-43087) on Dec. 14, 2016;
- Online Access Electronic Books Contract 144194 (Ordinance S-47792) on July 1, 2021;
- Online Access Electronic Books Contract 144194 (Ordinance S-48830) on July 1, 2022.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Library Department.