Specifications include, but are not limited to: It is the intent of Fort Bend County (the “County”) to contract with one (1) vendor to provide high demand, adult fiction books to be leased to Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) which meets or exceeds the specifications as stated herein. FBCL purchases hardcover fiction titles from popular authors and titles on the New York Times Best Sellers list. Approximately 2,600 books from popular fiction authors and approximately 1,300 from the New York Times Best Sellers list were purchased between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. FBCL is automated with the Polaris Automation System version 7.3 or higher. The library system has the acquisition module and uses it for ordering and tracking funds. Vendor must provide a seamless interface with the Polaris Automation System. We may also use the Vendor’s website for ordering. When the Vendor’s website is used for ordering, the information on materials ordered (such as MARC records, branch locations and fund codes) must be easily imported into our Polaris Automation System.
