Collaborative Summer Library Program for Summer Reading Materials

The Florida Department of State, Division of Library Information Services, is seeking to purchase a statewide subscription to the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) to supply public libraries with comprehensive materials for the 2022-2023 summer library program. The materials include posters, bookmarks, vinyl barriers, stand-up displays, book lists, reading records, reading certificates, newspapers, and bags. The division has determined that the commodities are only available through CSLP, a national consortium of librarians, as it provides an exclusive contract to produce the materials designed for its subscribers. The estimated dollar amount for the intended single source acquisition is $140,000, with significant savings for CSLP members compared to non-member pricing. The purchase term is from the date of the purchase order issuance to June 30, 2023.

CSLP is a non-profit organization, and the Department of State's Division of Library Information Services represents Florida in the national consortium. The division has sole authority to make this purchase, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no incumbent vendor or current contractor, and the purchase does not require integration with any existing infrastructure or technology.