Opportunity
Pella Civicplus #Pella_IA_ILS_RFP_2026
Pella Public Library Solicits SaaS Integrated Library System with Mobile App Integration
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
June 05, 2026
Identifier
Pella_IA_ILS_RFP_2026
NAICS
541512, 541511, 541519
The Pella Public Library in Iowa is seeking proposals for a fully hosted, modern Integrated Library System (ILS) delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS). - Government Buyer: - Pella Public Library (City of Pella, Iowa) - Contact: Assistant Director's Office - Products/Services Requested: - Integrated Library System (ILS) SaaS solution - Must support public discovery, circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials management, reporting, and system administration - Required integration with a library mobile app (vendor-provided or third-party) - Must support multi-library consortium configurations - Capacity for at least 110,000 bibliographic records and 15 concurrent staff users - Unlimited public user access - Implementation services - Data and policy conversion from current SirsiDynix Symphony system - System configuration, custom reports, and staff training - Warranty, maintenance, and support - Ongoing software updates, customer support, and vendor stability certification - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be fully hosted (SaaS) - Must accommodate future growth and multiple branches - Five-year total cost of ownership required - Vendors must provide references, detailed implementation plans, and standard contract terms - Evaluation based on functional fit, user experience, implementation, support, cost, and scalability
Description
The Pella Public Library is seeking proposals for a modern, secure Integrated Library System (ILS) that supports public discovery, circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials management, reporting, and system administration. The system should also integrate with a library mobile app, either vendor-provided or third-party. Proposals will be evaluated based on functional fit, user experience, implementation, vendor support, cost, and future scalability. Vendors must submit complete proposals including cover letter, vendor profile, costs, references, functional specifications, and implementation plan by June 5, 2026.