PUR 7778 Form.pdf
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- Sirsi Corporation
- Solicitation number
- SS-16961
- Issued by
- Leon County, Florida
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This is a Notice of Intended Decision to Enter into a Single Source Contract (PUR 7778) filed by the Florida Department of State for the procurement of services from Sirsi Corporation. The Department of State's Division of Library Information Services seeks to maintain its integrated library system, commonly referred to as the State Library's online catalog, which has been in operation since 2004. The system enables library staff to maintain the collection and provides users with an easily searchable, customizable online interface. The contract encompasses proprietary system maintenance and support services, including 24/7/365 support coverage, daily backups, necessary software and hardware upgrades, and service continuity assurance. The notice was posted on September 15, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., with the internal tracking number DOS-SS-26/27-050 and DMS Single Source number SS-16741. No specific response deadline, bidder's conference, site visit requirements, or award date is identified in the document.
The contract price is $169,655.46 annually. Sirsi Corporation is designated as the sole source vendor because the system is proprietary and specifically designed for library operations, with SirsiDynix identified as the only vendor capable of providing comprehensive annual support and maintenance across hardware, software, and application upgrades. The justification for single source procurement emphasizes the unique and specialized nature of the system. The contract aligns with Florida Statute 257.04, which mandates the Division of Library and Information Services maintain library resources and provide research and information services to state agencies and officials. The procurement was approved by Cathy Moloney (Contract Manager), Amy Johnson (Division Director), Fred Heery Jr. (Director of Administrative Services), and Antonio Murphy (Chief Operating Officer). Protests must be filed within the prescribed timeframe under Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, with submissions directed to the Florida Department of State's General Counsel via mail or email.
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PUR 7778 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 2
Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.
NOTICE OF INTENDED DECISION
TO ENTER INTO A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT
(PUR 7778)
This Notice of Intended Decision to Enter into a Single Source Contract is posted in accordance with Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 287.057(3), Florida Statutes.
AGENCY: Department of State
TITLE: Sirsi Corporation
Short description of the commodity or service desired: SirsDynix
CONTACT
Name: David Shufflebotham
Address: 500 S. Bronough St., R.A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6457
Email: purchasing@dos.fl.gov
Internal tracking number, if any: DOS-SS-26/27-050
DMS Single Source number, if applicable: SS-16741
Date posted: 9/15/2026 Time posted: 10:00 A.M.
Commodity or Contractual Service (commodity or United Nation Standard Products and
Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):
81111805: Proprietary or licensed systems maintenance or support - The purchase from
SirsiDynix is an integrated Library System, also known as the State Library's online catalog.
This catalog was first purchased in 2004 and allows the library's collection to be maintained by staff easily searchable in a very customizable user-friendly online presence. It is hosted by Sirsi and they deliver 24x7x365 support coverage, perform daily backups, and necessary upgrades, and ensure that there are no service interruptions.
Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):
Division of Library Information Services, Bureau Chief of Office of Information Access
Services, Cathy Moloney
Performance and/or Design Requirements (intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, as appropriate):
The Division of Library and Information Services shall per F.S. 257.04, "maintain a library for state officials and employees, especially of informational material pertaining to their work and provide research and informaiton services for state agencies." (See attachment).
Intended Single Source:
Sirsi Corporation
Price:
PUR 7778 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2
Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.
$169,655.46
Justification for Single Source Purchase (what is necessary and unique about the commodity, contractual service, or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):
This system is proprietary and was specifically developed to meet the needs of libraries.
SirsiDynix is the only vendor that can provide annual support and maintenance including hardware, software and application upgrades.
Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):
Cathy Moloney, Division of Library Information Services, Contract Manager
Amy Johnson, Division of Library Information Services, Division Director
Fred Heery Jr., Division of Administation Services, Director of Adminstrative Services
Antonio Murphy, Department of State, Chief Operating Officer
Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to file a bond or other security within the time allowed for filing a bond, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Protests may be filed with the agency by:
Mail: 500 S. Bronough Street, R.A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Email: generalcounsel@dos.fl.gov
Fax: N/A
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