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-51488) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into Letter of Agreement with Skillsoft (US), LLC and allow additional expenditures of $15,250 to continue to provide Online Access Electronic Books to the Library Department. Further request to continue using Ordinance S-43087 and to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The revised total value will not exceed $408,911.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this Letter of Agreement is to continue to provide Online Access Electronic Books to the Library Department. The Phoenix Public Library provides library cardholders with unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of electronic books focusing on topics related to business, professional development, human resources, information technology, as well as thousands of "best in class" books, research reports, book summaries and best practices. These books have historically been a popular resource for the customers of Phoenix Public Library to develop skills in a variety of topics including but not limited to computer programming, forming a new business, customer service, using social media to market oneself, project management, and software and web design. The Letter of Agreement is necessary to maintain access to this valuable community resource through August 30, 2025.
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 December 4, 2024, and expire on August 30, 2025.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $15,250 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $408,911. 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 December 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;
- Online Access Electronic Books Contract 144194 (Ordinance S-50340) on November 15, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Library Department.