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A resolution approving a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and the Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. for licenses and database access to interactive eBooks across a range of subjects and formats that impact successful student learning outcomes.
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WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizes the Metropolitan Purchasing Agent to enter into sole source contracts when the Purchasing Agent determines in writing according to standards adopted by the Procurement Standards Board that there is only one source for the supply or services required; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the services and supplies to be provided by the Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. meet the requirements for the use of a sole source contract; and,
WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws calls for Council approval by Resolution of sole source contracts “with a total contract amount in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00)”; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the contract will benefit the citizens of Nashville and Davison County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and the Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. for licenses and database access to interactive eBooks across a range of subjects and formats that impact successful student learning outcomes.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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This resolution approves a sole source contract between the Nashville Public Library (“NPL”) and the Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., to provide licenses and database access to interactive eBooks across a range of science-based subjects and formats.
Sole source contracts may be awarded under the Metro procurement code when it is determined that there is only one source for the supply or services rendered. Section 4.12.060 of the Metro Code requires all sole source contracts having a total value in excess of $250,000 to be approved by the Council by resolution.
This sole source contract is before the Council for consideration because the estimated value of the contract is $350,925. The term of the contract is 60 months, beginning no earlier than May 20, 2024, or upon approval of all parties and filing with the Metropolitan Clerk’s Office.
According to the sole source justification form approved by the Metro Purchasing Agent, Rosen Publishing provides NPL and Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools educators and students with curriculum software for researchers and report writing, a suite of science education software, teen health and wellness research and curriculum software, and a separate LevelUp Student Core online course. No other databases support all aspects of science specifically geared towards children.
Fiscal Note: The estimated value of this sole source contract number 6548210 with The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. for renewals of licenses and database such as Gareth Report Builder Interactive, Rosen Power Knowledge Science Suite, Rosen Digital Teen Health and Wellness Research and Curriculum Software and LevelUp Student Core is $350,925 to be paid from Fund 10101, Business Unit 39101090. However, actual expenses may be paid from various department’s fund and business unit when purchase orders are issued.