Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with EBSCO Publishing, Inc. in the amount of $118,076 for NoveList Complete and EBSCO Discovery Software Services for the Public Library for the period of November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. | Community Exchange
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with EBSCO Publishing, Inc. in the amount of $118,076 for NoveList Complete and EBSCO Discovery Software Services for the Public Library for the period of November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Harris County Commissioners Court considers a $118,076 renewal with EBSCO Publishing for two digital library tools on July 9, 2026.
Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on July 9, 2026 to renew a $118,076 contract with EBSCO Publishing, Inc. for two digital tools used by Harris County Public Library. NoveList Complete helps staff and patrons find personalized book picks by genre, theme, and reading level. EBSCO Discovery Service lets patrons search the library's catalog, e-books, magazines, and databases in one place. The contract runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027.
Harris County Public Library patrons use two digital tools to find books and search library resources. The county must vote to renew the contract that keeps these tools running for another year.
