Large Print Materials

The State of West Virginia, through the Department of Administration Purchasing Division, is issuing a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) for the procurement of large print materials for the Division of Culture & History. The contract will be a Central Master Agreement covering the primary jurisdictions of Kanawha County and Charleston City. The requested commodities are library print materials, including adult, young adult, and juvenile fiction and non-fiction large print titles. Vendors will be required to provide a website for bibliographic and stock information, as well as suggested selection lists and standing orders across various genres. The initial contract term is one year, with up to three one-year renewal options. Vendors must quote a single discount percentage that will apply to the lowest catalog price for all eligible items, and provide detailed pricing information including discounted unit prices and total bid costs. The bid opening date has been extended multiple times, with the final due date set for August 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM EST.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided regarding incumbent vendors or contractors, or any existing technology or infrastructure that requires integration. Additionally, the documents do not include details on the award value or budget range for this procurement opportunity.