North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #MA-012-26011132

Physical Library Materials and Services for OC Public Libraries (County of Orange)

The County of Orange, through OC Community Resources and OC Public Libraries, is seeking vendors to supply a wide range of physical materials and related services for its 29 library branches and a satellite location. - Government Buyer: - County of Orange, OC Community Resources, OC Public Libraries - Products and Materials Requested: - Print materials: hardcover, paperback, boardbook, spiral binding - Audiovisual materials: DVDs, BluRay discs, music CDs, audiobooks on CD and standalone devices - Library furnishings and accessories - Audio and visual equipment, including drives and blank media (CDs, DVDs, tapes) - Catalogs and borrowers cards - Services Requested: - Cataloging services per AACR2 or RDA standards (including MARC records, subject headings, OCLC holdings) - Physical processing for shelf-ready materials (labeling, barcoding, covering, protective casing) - Online ordering system with EDI capabilities, staff logins, reporting, and customer support - Audio visual services and training for library staff - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Materials must be available in English and Spanish - No guaranteed minimum order quantities - Cataloging and processing must meet OCPL specifications - Online ordering system must support multiple shipment locations and EDI - Emphasis on equitable access, licensing, updates, and data ownership - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - All 29 OC Public Libraries branches and a satellite location at the Orangewood Children and Family Center in Orange County, CA - Contract Duration: - Five years, with no automatic renewals unless approved by the County Board of Supervisors

Description

The County of Orange, Orange County Community Resources, is seeking proposals from qualified firms to supply physical materials for OC Public Libraries. The contract focuses on establishing a platform that supports equitable access, licensing, updates, and data ownership for library materials. The procurement includes various formats and media, with a contract duration of five years. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 7, 2026, and include detailed responses to scope, schedule, and compliance requirements.

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