MyVendorLink #RFP 27-001-DD

Altamonte Springs seeks a sustainable operator and funding plan for its public library

The City of Altamonte Springs is seeking an organization to operate, manage, and sustainably fund its public library. - Government buyer: City of Altamonte Springs, Purchasing Department, Seminole County, Florida. - Requested service: Take responsibility for ongoing library operations, management, and funding. Proposals should explain how the organization will maintain library services and operational performance while creating a sustainable long-term funding plan and reducing reliance on annual City General Fund appropriations. - OEMs and vendors named: No OEM or service provider is identified as required or preferred. The supplemental vendor listings name American Library Association, Amigos Library Services, BidNet Direct/Florida Purchasing Group, DemandStar, Euna Procurement, EveryLibrary, Florida Library Association, Florida Nonprofit Alliance, LYRASIS, MARCIVE, National Council of Nonprofits, Northeast Florida Library Information Network, Panhandle Library Access Network, Public Library Association, SirsiDynix, Southeast Florida Library Information Network, Special Libraries Association, Tampa Bay Library Consortium, and Urban Libraries Council. Planholder listings name ARISMA GROUP LLC, Ask IT Consulting Inc., DF Interactive LLC, GovDirect, Inc., and Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC; those listings do not indicate selection or endorsement. - Products and quantities: No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified. - Notable requirements and information: The proposal must address continued service delivery and long-term financial sustainability. The latest notice does not provide a proposal deadline or project estimate.

Description

The City Commission of Altamonte Springs seeks proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations, private entities, operators, foundations, library organizations, partnerships, or combinations thereof to assume responsibility for the library’s operations, funding, and management. The initiative aims to preserve library services, prevent closure, and remove dependence on annual City General Fund appropriations. Proposals must describe plans for ongoing operational performance and a funding plan that supports long-term sustainability. The project estimate is not provided, and online submissions are accepted.

View original listing