Library books and materials buys
City of ClearwaterFlorida- Detected
- Oct 12, 2026
- 21 days ago
- Sector
- Library
- Est. value
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From the meeting
The council was scheduled to approve two library materials purchase orders: $191,000 to Ingram Library Services LLC for books and materials through June 30, 2027, and $217,000 to the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative through September 30, 2027. The work was listed on consent, so the vote had not yet occurred. These are ongoing supply buys with clear renewal timing and an incumbent footprint.
- Meeting date
- October 12, 2026
- Agency
- City of Clearwater
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