Approval of Library Resource Purchasing Contract

Original title: Approve the piggyback of the State of Florida, Department of Management Services, ACS Contract No. 55000000-23-NY-ACS, Books, Serials, Databases, and Library Resource Management Products, awarded to multiple vendors and authorize the purchase of goods and services for an estimated annual amount of $55,000.00

Record date · December 9, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The School Board has approved a contract to purchase books, databases, and library management tools through an existing state-negotiated agreement. This action authorizes an annual expenditure of $55,000 for these materials.

Why it matters

This decision authorizes the school district to spend $55,000 annually on library resources by utilizing a pre-negotiated state contract rather than conducting a separate bidding process.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

School District Library Services

The department will have access to purchase books, databases, and management tools through the approved state contract.

Directly affected

Multiple Vendors

These vendors are authorized to receive purchase orders from the school district under the terms of the state contract.

Key Facts

The School Board approved the 'piggybacking' of State of Florida Contract No. 55000000-23-NY-ACS.
The contract covers the purchase of books, serials, databases, and library resource management products.
The authorization allows for an estimated annual expenditure of $55,000.00.
The contract was originally awarded to multiple vendors by the Florida Department of Management Services.

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The file number for this legislative action is 26-3476.
The item was introduced and passed during the School Board Regular Meeting on November 20, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'piggybacking' a contract mean?

It means the school district is using a contract already negotiated by another government entity (in this case, the State of Florida) to purchase goods at pre-approved prices, avoiding the need to run a new competitive bidding process.

How much will the school district spend on these library materials?

The board authorized an estimated annual expenditure of $55,000.

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