Braille and Talking Book Library Automation Services

The state of Florida, through the Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services, is seeking to procure Braille and Talking Book Library Automation Services through a single-source contract. The Department requires an integrated library system to automate the library catalog, patron database, equipment database, serials management, and circulation of library materials. The intended sole-source provider is Keystone Systems, Inc., who has provided these specialized services since 1998. Keystone's library automation software, KLAS v7, is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of libraries serving individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have other print disabilities, and provides the necessary functionality and accessibility features required. The Department has determined that Keystone Systems is the sole source able to provide these services, and the contract term is 36 months with an estimated value of $675,799.92. Interested parties should review the attached single-source document and, if they can provide the described services, email the contact person by the advertisement end date of March 9, 2023.

This opportunity is not designated as a set-aside for any specific type of organization. The incumbent vendor, Keystone Systems, Inc., has provided these services since 1998, and the Department has determined that Keystone's existing library automation system and experience are required to meet the unique needs of the Braille and Talking Book Library. There is no specific budget range provided, but the estimated contract value is $675,799.92.