RFP 27_02 Library Media Books _ Materials and.pdf

This Request for Proposal document solicits sealed proposals from qualified firms to serve as full-service suppliers and jobbers of library books, non-print resources, and ancillary services for the State of Georgia. The solicitation seeks to establish one or more qualified vendors to supply library media materials to approximately 51 media centers across the state. Respondents must be prepared to guarantee a percentage discount for orders exceeding $5,000.00 and provide comprehensive full-service supplier capabilities. The RFP establishes a competitive selection process through which qualified firms will be evaluated and selected to become participating full-service suppliers for library books.

The contract represents an annual agreement with opportunity for continued vendor participation across multiple media centers. Pricing terms include mandatory volume discounts for orders exceeding $5,000.00, with vendors expected to provide competitive pricing structures that reflect the state's purchasing volume. The solicitation anticipates establishing relationships with one or more qualified suppliers rather than a single exclusive vendor, allowing for competitive options among participating media centers. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate full-service capabilities including inventory management, ordering support, and delivery of both print and non-print library resources to meet the diverse needs of Georgia's educational media centers.