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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Integrated Library System Software RESOLUTION NO. 14-037 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM SOFTWARE FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, a user-friendly integrated library system (online catalog) with a modern discovery layer has been researched as part of planning to meet patron and staff needs for the renewed Library; and, WHEREAS,staffrecognized that existing search options in the online catalog were outdated, and research was done into available add-ons for the Library's current integrated library system (ILS); and, WHEREAS, when considering the add-on options, staff realized that adding a modern discovery layer to the current online catalog would be as time-consuming as migration to a new,full- featured ILS, and the Library Board then gave staff direction to move forward with a Request for Proposals (RFP) from vendors for a new ILS; and, WHEREAS,on November 22,2013,five companies submitted proposals in response to the RFP issued in October 2013, which were independently evaluated by five members of the Library staff and scored by the City's Purchasing staff, and, WHEREAS,on December 19,2013,the Library Board of Trustees reviewed this information and unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the Library Director to work with representatives of Polaris to negotiate the terms of an agreement for ILS purchase and migration; and, WHEREAS,on January 9,2014,the Library Board adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council award a contract for purchase of the Polaris Integrated Library System from Polaris Library Systems of Liverpool,New York, in the amount of$131,431. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the contract for the Integrated Library System with Polaris Library System of Liverpool,New York, in the amount of$131,431 is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 141h day of January, 2014. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14`h day of January, 2014.