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Peer reviewedReader, Evan A. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Describes the competitive bidding process used by California State University to successfully procure integrated library systems for 5 of its 19 campuses during 1 fiscal year. The procurements demonstrated that competitive bidding not only reduces overall cost of library systems, but also allows the buyer to achieve favorable contract provisions.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bids, Contracts, Cost Effectiveness
