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Ord. 2026-09-29-24.City of El Paso (El Paso County)

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0130 Bibliotheca to Bibliotheca, LLC the sole authorized distributor of self-checks, Tattle-Tape Gates and Book Checks for a term of three (3) years for an estimated budgeted amount of $241,700.53. Supplier will be required to provide an updated s

Bastiat Overreach Score: 72/100
Passed: 2026-09-29 • Effective: 2026-09-29

Executive Summary & Impact

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0130 Bibliotheca to Bibliotheca, LLC the sole authorized distributor of self-checks, Tattle-Tape Gates and Book Checks for a term of three (3) years for an estimated budgeted amount of $241,700.53. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. Department: Libraries Award to: Bibliotheca, LLC City & State: Lake Elmo, MN Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Total Contract Time: 3 Years Year 1: $37,543.22 Year 2: $101,273.88 Year 3: $102,883.43 Initial Term Estimated Award: $241,700.53 Total Estimated Award $241,700.53 Account(s) 239-1000-15240-522290-P1506 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All    Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Libraries Departments recommend a non-competitive award under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including:(A) items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.

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Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF EL PASO
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-09-29-24. (Agenda Item 24.)
Meeting: City of El Paso City Council Meeting
Date Enacted: 2026-09-29
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (8 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Taxes & Fees
Source Document: https://elpasotexas.legistar1.com/elpasotexas/meetings/2026/9/2602_A_City_Council_26-09-29_AGENDA_FOR_THE_REGULAR_COUNCIL_MEETING.pdf

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0130 Bibliotheca to Bibliotheca, LLC the sole authorized distributor of self-checks, Tattle-Tape Gates and Book Checks for a term of three (3) years for an estimated budgeted amount of $241,700.53. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. 
 
Department: 	Libraries 	
Award to: 	Bibliotheca, LLC 	
City & State: 	Lake Elmo, MN  	
Item(s): 	All  	
Initial Term: 	3 Years 	
Total Contract Time:  	3 Years 	
Year 1: 	$37,543.22 	
Year 2: 	$101,273.88 	
Year 3: 	$102,883.43 	
Initial Term Estimated Award: 	$241,700.53 	
Total Estimated Award 	$241,700.53 	
Account(s) 	239-1000-15240-522290-P1506 	
Funding Source(s): 	General Fund  	
District(s): 	All  	
  
 Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Libraries Departments recommend a non-competitive award under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including:(A) items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies. 
 
It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.