19. Approve Renewal and Expenditures for Electronic and Print Resources from Gale

Lee Board of County Commissioners · 2026-05-19 · agenda_item

The Lee Board of County Commissioners is considering a three-year renewal of services with Gale Cengage for electronic and print library resources. This renewal, which requires Board approval due to its value, is currently under review. The total expenditure for the three years is planned to be $378,115.25, covering both electronic resources ($207,315.25) and print resources ($170,800). An estimated $125,435.16 is budgeted for the upcoming fiscal year. This renewal allows continued access to educational and research databases, online courses, and print materials for library patrons. While this item is a renewal and expenditures are exempt from competitive bidding under county ordinance, the approval process itself represents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing or supporting library services and digital content. Early engagement with county procurement or library staff could provide insights into future needs and processes.

total three-year expenditure

378,115.25 $

electronic resources expenditure

207,315.25 $

print resources expenditure

170,800 $

estimated expenditure for FY 25-26

125,435.16 $

number of times resources accessed in FY 24-25

17,000 times

number of Gale Courses enrolled in FY 24-25

648 enrollments

total print circulation

2.2 million items

purchase threshold requiring Board approval

100,000 $