To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Purchase Order With Children’s Plus Inc., DBA Libraria For The Purchase of Books Through June 30, 2028
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with Children’s Plus Inc., DBA Libraria, subject to the terms of their Terms & Conditions, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for the purchase of books, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Library offers patrons physical materials for all ages and would order physical materials through Children’s Plus Inc., DBA Library. Materials from the vendor include full processing so items arrive shelf-ready. Orders through this vendor assist the Library in meeting the educational, recreational, and informational needs of its communities.
The terms and conditions include limitation of liability and indemnification language which was reviewed by County Counsel.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Purchase Order is not approved, the Contra Costa County Library will not be able to provide patrons with the books and materials available through Libraria.