Approval of $250,000 Annual Contract for Library Book Leasing

Original title: Award RFP-5139-25/LTT Leased Books Program to Nubro, Inc. dba Brodart Co. at an estimated annual amount of $250,000.00 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Assistant County Manager) Requesting Department - Parks and Recreation

March 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This contract authorizes the annual expenditure of $250,000 in county funds to maintain the library's leased book collection, which affects the availability of reading materials for county residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Nubro, Inc. dba Brodart Co.

They are the vendor selected to provide leased books to the county.

County Library Patrons

They will have access to the books provided through this leasing program.

Parks and Recreation Department

They are responsible for managing the program and the contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a contract with Nubro, Inc. (doing business as Brodart Co.) to provide a leased books program for the county. The agreement is valued at approximately $250,000 per year and will be managed by the Parks and Recreation department.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the contract for the Leased Books Program.
The contract is awarded to Nubro, Inc., doing business as Brodart Co.
The estimated annual cost of the contract is $250,000.00.
The Purchasing and Contracts Division is authorized to execute the agreement.
The program is requested by the Parks and Recreation department.
The contract applies countywide.
The file number for this action is 2026-0224.
The item was introduced on February 23, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Leased Books Program?

It is a service provided by Brodart Co. that allows the county to lease books for library collections, rather than purchasing them outright.

How much will this cost taxpayers?

The contract is estimated at $250,000 per year.

Why It Matters

This contract authorizes the annual expenditure of $250,000 in county funds to maintain the library's leased book collection, which affects the availability of reading materials for county residents.

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Connected Entities

organizationNubro, Inc. dba Brodart Co.“The vendor selected to provide the leased books program.”Map →

otherRFP-5139-25/LTT“The specific request for proposal identifier.”Map →

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body that passed the item.”Map →

personStephen Koontz“Assistant County Manager who presented the item.”Map →

organizationParks and Recreation“The department requesting the contract.”Map →

Sources

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