HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of Radio Frequency Identification equipment for Library's temporary location RESOLUTION NO. 12-538
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF RADIO FREQUENCY
IDENTIFICATION EQUIPMENT NEEDED
FOR LIBRARY'S TEMPORARY LOCATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the proj ect to convert the Library collection to a Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) system for circulation, security, and management was approved in the 2011-16 CIP in two
phases; and,
WHEREAS, Phase I budgeted at $125,000 in FY 2011/12,was earmarked for the tags and
equipment necessary for tagging the collection,and this phase of the project was completed at a cost
of$92,719; and,
WHEREAS, Phase II, budgeted at $153,400 in FY 2012/13, is intended to finance the
acquisition of the equipment necessary for self-serve circulation, security gates, and equipment
supporting inventory management; and,
WHEREAS, the Council is being asked to approve the $32,280 savings from Phase I along
with $7,367 from the funds budgeted in the current year to purchase as portion of the equipment
needed for the new RFID system, and this equipment includes dual aisle security gates, software,
installation, and training at a cost of$12,123, and five self-serve check-out machines at a cost of
$27,524; and,
WHEREAS, SirsiDynix/Bibliotheca was selected as the vendor of choice for both phases of
the RFID project based on response to the Library's original RFP; and,
WHEREAS,this equipment needs to be purchased this month in preparation for the Library's
relocation to temporary quarters in November; and,
WHEREAS, at this time, the Library is not planning to purchase the remaining equipment
needed to complete the RFID project until it can be installed in the renovated and expanded building.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the purchase of equipment for the Radio Frequency Identification project needed for use in the
Library's temporary location in the amount of$39,647 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9`' day of October, 2012.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski
Voting nay: None Absent: Wacha
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9"day of October, 2012.