Microfilm Collection of Newspaper Subscription

The Florida Department of State is seeking to renew an annual subscription for microfilm of five major Florida newspapers through a single source procurement. The newspapers represent large metropolitan areas throughout the state, and the majority of obituary and article requests received by the agency are from these locations. The sole source vendor is ProQuest, LLC, and the total price for the contract is $62,349.00. ProQuest has attested that these materials are only available through them and not from any third-party vendor. The contract will be awarded under a single source determination, and the justification provided is that ProQuest is the sole source for this particular newspaper microfilm subscription. The contract is for the Library's newspapers on microfilm, which are used daily by library staff, state employees, and the general public. The due date for this opportunity is September 27, 2023.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside for any specific types of organizations. The incumbent vendor is ProQuest, LLC, and there is no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that would require integration. The budget for this contract is $62,349.00.