Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #19
Title
APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #0531 FOR BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Description
Bids to provide 'Books and Educational Materials' were received from 23 vendors on January 28, 2010. The bids of Baker & Taylor, Inc., Barnes & Noble, Borders Books and Music, Budgetext, Complete Book and Media Supply, Davidson Titles, Inc., Delaney Educational Enterprises, Inc., Follett Educational Services, Inc., Follett Library Resources, Inc., and The Book Company were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications based on a sample list. This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the operating and internal accounts of the schools and departments.
Recommendation
That the bids of Baker & Taylor, Inc., Barnes & Noble, Borders Books and Music, Budgetext, Complete Book and Media Supply, Davidson Titles, Inc., Delaney Educational Enterprises, Inc., Follett Educational Services, Inc., Follett Library Resources, Inc., and The Book Company, to provide 'Books and Educational Materials' in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Contact
CORCORAN & BLACK
Financial Impact
$250,000.00 - Operating and Internal Accounts
Attachment: Books&EducationalMatl0531Rec.pdf