HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1973/10/30 Item 11' AGENDA, ITEM N0. [ 11 ]
CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF: October 30, 1973
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INITIATED BY
BACKGROUND
Resolution - Awarding Contract for City's Library Book Require-
ments for Balance of Fiscal Year, 1973-74
Purchasing Agent
Bids were received on June 11, 1973 for furnishing library books for the period
July 1, 1973 through June 30, 1974. Bro-Dart Inc. and Baker & Taylor Company
were the only two vendors submitting bids. Resolution No. 6914 awarded the
contract to Bro-Dart I~~c. for the book requirements.
Bro-Dart Inc. has been unable to perform as specified in our specifications.
The firm was notified of the deficiencies encountered and action was requested
to correct the situation. No reply was received. Therefore, they were notified
that the contract would be cancelled, effective October 31, 1973.
Baker & Taylor Company was contacted regarding their original proposal and
have agreed to honor the discounts submitted at that time. This firm has
previously supplied the City's book requirements and their past service has
been acceptable to the Librarian.
ATTACHED: Resolution [X?~ Ordinance [ ] Agreement [ ] Plat [ ]
See EXHIBITS [X] No. 1,2,3,4
Financial Statement:
Purchases will be made subject to available funds upon
approval of the Finance Director.
Commission-Board Recommendation:
Department Head Recommendation:
City Manager Recommendation:
Recommend awarding of contract to Baker & Taylor
Company for balance of fiscal year 1973-74.
Concur
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