Ontario Planet bids #141827

Ontario City Library Procurement of Library Materials and Cataloging/Processing Services

Ontario City Library is seeking a qualified vendor to supply, deliver, catalog, and process a broad range of print and audiovisual library materials. - Government Buyer: - Ontario City Library, City of Ontario, California - Products Requested: - Adult and juvenile hardcover and paperback books - Large print editions - Graphic novels - Spoken word audio CDs and MP3s (unabridged) - Music CDs - Multimedia CD-ROMs - DVDs (entertainment and nonfiction) - Blu-ray discs (entertainment and nonfiction) - Board books - Services Requested: - Cataloging to Library of Congress, AACR2, RDA, and OCLC standards - MARC record creation and Dewey call number assignment - Processing: Mylar covers, barcodes, RFID tags, property stamps, spine and genre labels, media cases - Order management: FTP order capability, duplicate prevention, confirmation reporting, monthly cancellation reports - Customer service: dedicated contact, support, communication - Invoicing: single invoice per order, electronic/physical delivery, itemization, separate service charge invoices - Polaris 7.3 system integration for ordering and MARC record downloads - Continuation services for ongoing supply - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; Junior Library Guild listed as a prospective bidder - Vendors must demonstrate compatibility with major integrated library systems - Unique Requirements: - Strict cataloging and processing standards - Integration with Polaris 7.3 library system - Detailed reporting and invoicing procedures - Ability to add or remove materials/services as needed - Place of Performance: - Ontario City Library, 215 E. C St., Ontario, CA 91764

Description

The Ontario City Library is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for the provision of library materials with services. The scope includes furnishing, delivering, cataloging, and processing print and/or audiovisual materials. Vendors must provide detailed ordering methods compatible with the library's Polaris system, handle returns and cancellations, and ensure proper invoicing and customer service. The contract may include additional materials and services as required by the library.

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