Award
State of Utah Division of Purchasing CT22-89
Library Books and Services Request for Proposals
Recipient
Bound to Stay Bound Books, Follett Content Solutions, Ingram Library Services, Mackin Book Company
Award Amount
$400,000.00
Ceiling
$400,000.00
Awarded
June 03, 2022
Identifier
CT22-89
The Utah Division of Purchasing issued a Request for Proposals to establish cooperative contracts for library books and services, awarding contracts to Ingram Library Services LLC, Follett Content Solutions, LLC, Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc, and Mackin Book Company. The contracts cover a broad range of library-related materials including printed and electronic media, textbooks, periodicals, reference books, background music, and electronic software reference materials. The contracts are for a duration of five years with an anticipated annual expenditure of approximately $400,000. The procurement process involved technical and cost evaluations, with vendors demonstrating capabilities in cataloging, processing, stock management, delivery, customer service, invoicing, and return processes. The evaluation scores determined the awardees, and the contracts are intended for use by eligible users across the state, including local education agencies. The procurement emphasizes compliance with state laws, technological upgrades, and responsible reporting.
Description
The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to enter into State of Utah Cooperative Contract(s) with qualified firm(s) to provide Library Books and Services.