Standing purchase order for library materials college-wide from GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO…

Tidewater Community College has awarded a contract to GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO, a Virginia-based prime contractor, for the provision of library materials on a standing purchase order basis. The contract, identified as PCO05437443, was awarded on August 12, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $20,000.00. The contract period extends from the award date through December 30, 2026, and encompasses college-wide library material acquisitions across all Tidewater Community College library locations, with delivery coordinated through Kendra Hawkins.

Under this standing purchase order arrangement, GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO will supply library materials to support the academic and research needs of Tidewater Community College. The contract specifies a quantity of 20,000 units at a unit price of $1.00 per item, reflecting the cumulative contract value. This procurement vehicle enables the college to acquire diverse library materials throughout the contract performance period, allowing for flexibility in collection development and ensuring adequate resources across the institution's library system.