CONTRACTDISCUSSED

Library Discusses Baker & Taylor Bankruptcy Impact

Document date: Nov 3, 2026

What it covers

Surprise Public Library discussed the impact of Baker & Taylor’s bankruptcy and closure on library materials acquisition. Staff described replacement sourcing and in-house cataloging and processing work.

Who holds it

Baker & Taylor holds this supplies contract with City of Surprise. Its other public contracts on record include work for Orange County Library District and Westchester Library System.

What happens next

Term as filed: Historical library materials relationship; closure discussed October 8, 2026.

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Contract details

Contract type: Supplies
Document date: November 3, 2026
Term: Historical library materials relationship; closure discussed October 8, 2026
Vendor: Baker & Taylor
Agency: City of Surprise
Source document: City of Surprise Library Advisory Commission Agenda Packet 2026-11-12 (AgendaPacket)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the supplies contract by City of Surprise?

Baker & Taylor was awarded this supplies contract by City of Surprise, as recorded on November 3, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Surprise Library Advisory Commission Agenda Packet 2026-11-12 (AgendaPacket), dated November 3, 2026 from City of Surprise. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

What other contracts does Baker & Taylor hold?

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