Microfilm/Electronic Resources for Library of Michigan

The State of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), is seeking a single provider for subscriptions to Michigan newspapers on microfilm, online databases, and various microfilm/electronic resources that provide access to historical and health information. The purpose is to expand the collections at the Library of Michigan to serve as a permanent public repository accessible to all State of Michigan employees and residents. The Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) includes a list of specific microfilm and online resources to be provided, and the contract will be awarded to ProQuest LLC for a multi-year term. Responses to the ITN are due by 2:00 pm EDT on June 20, 2018 from any potential bidder who does not agree that this service is only available from the intended source. The ITN indicates the commodity codes are 95635 for Internet Database Subscriptions and 95645 for Microfilm Subscriptions.

This appears to be an existing service that the Library of Michigan is seeking to continue and expand through this contract. The ITN does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no information is provided on incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges.