B204_Aug_19_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

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For Library Books and Related Services
Solicitation number
B204
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Middlesex County, Connecticut

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This is a solicitation document issued by the Connecticut Library Consortium for an Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeking library book providers to serve over 1,000 Connecticut academic, school, public, and special library members. The Connecticut Library Consortium is requesting proposals for print books from all eligible vendors with a minimum quantity of 1,000 units. The bidding period opens July 7, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT and closes August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Vendor questions must be submitted by August 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The resulting contract will be a five-year agreement commencing January 1, 2027 and running through December 31, 2031, with potential for extension. The Consortium permits vendors to submit multiple proposals and alternative offerings for consideration. The contact for this solicitation is Jacqueline Cashin at the Connecticut Library Consortium, located at 235 Court Street, Middletown, Connecticut 06457, telephone 860-344-8777.

Pricing and payment terms are vendor-specified with delivery on a Free On Board Destination basis. No estimated aggregate value, incumbent contractor information, or funding source is identified in the solicitation. The procurement contains no set-asides or vendor-classification restrictions, and the Connecticut Library Consortium may accept multiple proposals from qualified vendors. Bidders must enter positive bid values only, and no line items may be excluded from the bid total. Supporting documentation for this solicitation includes the CLC Contract Template, the RFR B204 Book Bid document, and a pricing and discount schedule.

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Solicitation Number: B204

For Library Books and Related Services

Invitation to Bid (ITB)

Connecticut Library Consortium

July 07, 2026 - August 11, 2026

Page:2

General Header Information

This bid has no questions defined.

B204

No. B204 Title: For Library Books and Related Services Start Date: July 07, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM EDT End Date: August 11, 2026 at 2:00:00 PM EDT Vendor Q&A Start Date: July 07, 2026 at 8:15:00 AM EDT Vendor Q&A End Date: August 10, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM EDT Estimated Total Value:

Who can respond to this bid? : All Vendors Description: The Connecticut Library Consortium is seeking proposals from library book providers to meet the needs of their over 1,000 Connecticut academic, school, public, and special library members and their users.

This Invitation to Bid will create a five (5) year contract. The contract will commence January 1, 2027, and run through December 31, 2031, unless extended.

Delivery Terms: Free On Board Destination Payment Terms: Vendor Specified Contact Information: Connecticut Library Consortium

Jacqueline Cashin 235 Court Street Middletown CT, 06457 United States Tel: 860-344-8777 Fax:

vendors@ctlibrarians.org

Contact Details: If you have any questions, please contact:

Jacqueline Cashin 235 Court Street Middletown CT, 06457 United States Tel: 860-344-8777 Fax:

vendors@ctlibrarians.org

Selected Categories:

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Documents:

CLC Contract Template- FINAL.docx

RFR B204 Book Bid.pdf

B204-PricingDiscountSchedule_Orig.xlsx

Page:4

Item Specifications

No. Item Alternative Supplier Part No Mfr.

Name

Mfr. No Del

Date

Unit Unit Bid Qty. Total

1 Books each 1,000.00

Item Specification for Books

Description: All print books

Manufacturer Name: Any Manufacturer Part Number: Any Specification Number: B204

Buyer allows multiple proposals to be submitted for this item.

Buyer allows alternatives to be submitted for this item

Allow Vendor to Enter Negative Value : No

Exclude Line Item from Bid Total : No

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