B204_Oct_8_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 Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document is issued by the Connecticut Library Consortium seeking proposals from library book providers to supply print books for their network of over 1,000 Connecticut academic, school, public, and special library members. The solicitation requests proposals for a minimum quantity of 1,000 books per proposal, with vendors permitted to submit multiple proposals and alternative offerings. The bidding period opens July 7, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT and closes August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with vendor questions accepted through August 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The resulting contract will establish a five-year term commencing January 1, 2027 and concluding December 31, 2031, with the possibility of extension. No bidder's conference or site visit is specified in the solicitation.

Pricing and payment terms are to be specified by vendors, with delivery on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis. All vendors are eligible to respond with no set-asides or vendor-classification restrictions, and the Connecticut Library Consortium reserves the right to accept multiple proposals. Vendors must submit positive bid values only, and all line items must be included in the bid total. The solicitation does not identify an incumbent contractor, estimated aggregate value, or specific funding source. The primary contact for inquiries is Jacqueline Cashin at the Connecticut Library Consortium, located at 235 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457, reachable at 860-344-8777 or vendors@ctlibrarians.org.

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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

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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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