Library Print Materials Contracts

At a glance

• What: Three contracts for print materials, cataloging and processing for the San Antonio Public Library, about $24.5 million over five years with two renewal options ($3.5 million a year).
• Where it stands: The Audit Committee referred the contracts to the next Council A Session as an individual item on September 2, 2026, 3-0 (Meza Gonzalez moved, Whyte seconded).
• Next: Council consideration; the current contract expires October 31, 2026.

Discussion

• McNeill said the prior large vendor closed in fall 2025; six categories were solicited, with three recommended awards. Whyte asked about declining circulation and about reducing spending with lower demand; Elliott offered a memo. Viagran noted prices rose and competition fell, and there is no local vendor. Meza Gonzalez asked about wait times from the industry's difficulty.

Sources

• Audit Committee 2026-09-02 minutes: https://webapp9.sanantonio.gov/FileNetArchive/{CB1AE589-9F02-4BCF-908C-BDC1F4C1F184}/{CB1AE589-9F02-4BCF-908C-BDC1F4C1F184}.pdf

Log

2026-09-02 - Audit Committee

Referred to the full Council 3-0.