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6. Approving the purchase of 16 microfilm readers and miscellaneous audio
visual equipment based on low bids and low bid meeting specifications from
the following companies for a total of $24,046.65. These items will be
installed in the Central Library. Fifteen bid invitations were issued,
eight bids were received. There is no recent price history available,
however the number of bids received indicate adequate competition. Funds
were approved from the Central Library Building Trust Fund.
a. Lloyd W. Holmes Co.
(16) microfilm readers
(low bid meeting specifications)
$17,270.40
b. Heffernan School Supply Co.
(1) 35mm slide /sound projector (low bid)
(4) audio visual tables (low bid)
(4) videocassette presentation units (low bid)
(1) phonograph (low bid)
(1) monitor (low bid)
(1) 16mm projector (low bid)
Total:
$6,620.00
C. A. B. Dick Products
(1) overhead projector (low bid)
$156.25
GRAND TOTAL:
$24,046.65
Reject the bids we received for four microfilm reader /printers and
authorize new bids be received. The library staff has become aware of a
unit which is not only more efficient than the unit requested, but also
costs less. Specifications will be amended to include the new unit.
Estimated expenditure will be $12,500. Funds which were approved from the
Central Library Building Trust Fund.
M86 -0208
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