REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager
Subject:
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Request authorization to issue a Request for Proposals for Managed Library Services for the Huntington Beach Public Library system
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Statement of Issue:
Consider issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a third-party contractor to operate the Huntington Beach Public Library (HBPL) system on behalf of the City. An agreement with any such contractor will be presented to City Council for consideration at a future date.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable
Recommended Action:
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A) Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals for Managed Library Services for the Huntington Beach Public Library system and return to City Council with an agreement for consideration; and
B) Direct staff to begin a meet and confer process with affected labor associations to discuss this potential opportunity.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Earlier this year, the City was approached by a third-party contractor proposing to deliver managed library services for HBPL system. The contractor stated they would provide the same level of services that exists today and at a substantial annual cost savings for the City.
During staff's preliminary review of the proposal, they learned there may be other contractors that provide similar services. Should the City Council wish to consider outsourcing, staff recommends issuing an RFP to identify a third-party contractor to operate the HBPL system at equal or higher operating levels.
Initiating this RFP process does not commit the City Council to outsourcing. Rather, it provides the City Council with a proposed agreement with a third-party contractor for further consideration at ...
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