Bulk purchasing of low-cost books

expired opportunity(Expired)
From: Pasadena(City)

Basic Details

started - 20 Sep, 2021 (about 2 years ago)

Start Date

20 Sep, 2021 (about 2 years ago)
due - 04 Oct, 2021 (about 2 years ago)

Due Date

04 Oct, 2021 (about 2 years ago)
Bid Notification

Type

Bid Notification

Identifier

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Library

Customer / Agency

Library
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Project Title
Bulk purchasing of low-cost books

Invitation #
Library

Bid Posting Date
09/20/2021 3:59 PM (PDT)

Project Stage
Bidding

Bid Due Date
10/04/2021 1:00 PM (PDT)

Response Format
Electronic

Project Type
RFQ (Request for Quote)

Response Types
Line Items
General Attachment

Type of Award
Lump Sum

Categories
12500 - Bookbinding Supplies
52500 - Library And Archival Equipment, Machines, And Supplies
71500 - Publications, Audiovisual Materials, Books, Textbooks (Prepared Materials Only)
90800 - Bookbinding And Repairing Services
95600 - Library Services (Incl. Research And Subscription Services)


Department
Library

Address
285 E WALNUT ST
Pasadena, California

County
Los Angeles

Estimated Bid Value
$24,000

Start/Delivery Date
10/01/2021

Online Q&A

Online Q&A
No

Contact Information

Contact Info
Kristen Annes 626-744-6753
kannes@cityofpasadena.net

Description

Scope of Services
Pasadena Public Library seeks a vendor who can provide high quality paperback and board books in large quantities, both single titles and in bundles, in new condition, at significantly discounted prices. The books are to be utilized as incentives in support of various Pasadena Public Library literacy and reading programs for children and young adults.
Available inventory of books should meet the reading needs of juvenile and young adult audiences (ages 0 – grade 12) and include books in English, Spanish and bilingual (English/Spanish) formats. Inventory should include fiction, comics/graphic novels, and a nonfiction selection that covers a range of subjects, including Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) topics, Biographies, and History. Books offered should also display a racial and cultural diversity of characters, authors, and illustrators.
Discounts on individual titles and bundles should average 70% or more off the list price, and the average price per book should be less than $3.00. Selected Vendor will have sufficient inventory to accommodate single orders of 2,000 books or more, including up to 50 copies of a single title. Orders must ship with no delivery or handling charges. This request is for materials only: no processing or cataloging services are desired.
Estimated value of bid: $24,000.
Bids will be evaluation on the following:
- Price of books
- Selection of titles available
- Variety of books for wide range of ages
- Ability to provide bulk amounts of a single title
Please use "Cost Sample" Comparison form in the Documents & Attachments tab for bid submission.
1. PRICING MUST BE VALID from OCT 2021-JUN 2022.
2. Any incomplete bid will be ruled unresponsive and may not be considered for an award.
3. Awarded vendor will be required to provide the following: (a) W-9 (b) completed vendor questionnaire form for new vendors (c) insurance documents, if vendor is coming onsite. Please refer to the attachments for samples of the forms. (d) invoices to be uploaded electronically to the City's website at https://invoice.cityofpasadena.net/ (e) invoices to be submitted no later than 7 days after the required delivery or completion date. Invoice must clearly specify the PO number, detailed description of goods and/or services as applicable (ex. unit price, quantities billed, extended totals, service date, service location, hourly rate, hours billed), and any applicable taxes.
5. Sample Purchase Order can be found on City Net: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/Terms-Conditions-of-Purchase-Order.pdf

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285 E WALNUT ST Pasadena, CaliforniaLocation

Address: 285 E WALNUT ST Pasadena, California

Country : United StatesState : California

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Classification

Library