Title
Library Electronic Resources and Associated Services Contract - RFQu 23-001 - Amendment (Ordinance S-53091) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager or his designee to allow additional expenditures under Contract 158814 with OverDrive, Inc. for the purchase of electronic resources and associated services for the Library Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $2,400,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide electronic resources and associated services for the Library's 16 branch libraries and the Central Library. OverDrive is a primary source for eBooks and eAudiobooks circulated to Phoenix Public Library patrons. The Library serves the needs of more than 900,000 registered borrowers and promotes early literacy, preparing young children for academic success and educational excellence. The additional funding will allow the Library Department to continue providing the highest quality electronic resources to City of Phoenix residents.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on June 30, 2028.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $2,400,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $14,900,000. Funds are available in the Library Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Library Electronic Resources and Associated Services Contract 158757, 158792, 158758, 158793, 158794, 158795, 158759, 158761, 158760, 158814, 158797, 158798, 158762, 158799, 158800, and 158801 (Ordinance S-49930) on June 28, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Library Department.