Cumberland County NC MUNIS #766

Cumberland County Public Library Materials and Processing Services Procurement

Cumberland County Public Library is seeking proposals for supplying library materials and processing services for a one-year contract, with two possible one-year renewals. - Government Buyer: - Cumberland County Public Library, Purchasing Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Midwest Tape (current supplier for audiovisual materials) - Products/Services Requested: - Books (adult, teen, juvenile, paperback) - Estimated annual quantities: 41,000 books - Cataloging and processing required for 75-90% of books - Minimal processing for select paperback titles - Audiovisual materials (DVDs, AudioBooks, Blu Ray discs) - Estimated annual quantities: 3,500 items - No cataloging or processing required for AV materials - Cataloging and Processing Services - Must conform to RDA or AACR2 standards and MARC21 format - Processing includes barcodes, RFID tags, labels, Mylar jackets - 95% accuracy required - Electronic Ordering System - Must be internet-accessible and compatible with Evergreen ILS - Supports multiple branch orders, EDI capabilities, order tracking, and cancellation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors may bid on all or part of the categories - Standing orders with publishers for specified titles - Delivery to Cumberland County Public Library, Fayetteville, NC - Estimated annual budget: $659,000 - Primary and secondary vendors will be designated for each category - Compliance with relevant laws and ordinances required

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Cumberland County for public library materials and processing services. The scope includes procurement of books and periodicals, with designated primary and secondary vendors for categories such as books and audiovisual materials. The contract term and detailed service requirements are outlined in the RFP document. Proposals are due by May 1, 2026, with an approximate award date of June 15, 2026.

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