File #: RS2024-403    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/22/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 5/7/2024 Final action: 5/7/2024
Title: 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 OverDrive, Inc. for the provision of ebooks, Eaudiobooks, ArtistWorks, eMagazines, and Kanopy Subscription Service.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Joy Styles, Ginny Welsch, Jacob Kupin, Quin Evans-Segall, Brenda Gadd, Terry Vo
Attachments: 1. Contract Exhibit
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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 OverDrive, Inc. for the provision of ebooks, Eaudiobooks, ArtistWorks, eMagazines, and Kanopy Subscription Service.
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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 OverDrive, 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 OverDrive, Inc., for the provision of ebooks, Eaudiobooks, ArtistWorks, eMagazines, and Kanopy Subscription Service attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
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 and Overdrive, Inc., to provide e-books, e-audio books, e-magazines, and other programs and library subscription services.

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