B204_Sep_24_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) document from the Connecticut Library Consortium solicits proposals from library book providers to supply print books and related services to over 1,000 Connecticut academic, school, public, and special library members. The solicitation seeks vendors to establish a five-year contract commencing January 1, 2027, and concluding December 31, 2031, with potential for extension. Bidding opens July 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. EDT, with proposals due August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The vendor Q&A period runs from July 7, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. EDT through August 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The solicitation permits a minimum quantity of 1,000 units per proposal, and vendors may submit multiple proposals and alternative offerings for the books item. No bidders' conference or site visit is specified in the solicitation documents.

Pricing and payment terms are vendor-specified, with delivery on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis. No estimated contract value is disclosed in the solicitation. All vendors are eligible to respond with no set-asides, vendor classifications, or incumbent contractor identified. The Connecticut Library Consortium reserves the right to accept multiple proposals from different vendors. Vendors must submit positive bid values only, and no line items may be excluded from the bid total. Contact information for questions is provided for Jacqueline Cashin at the Connecticut Library Consortium, located at 235 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457.

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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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