Annual Contract for San Antonio Public Library Digital Experience Redesign

The City of San Antonio, Texas is issuing a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP 26-029) to procure a library-specific Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution to redesign the San Antonio Public Library's digital experience. The primary objective is to develop and manage an online branch of the municipal public library system capable of serving a diverse and growing service population with enhanced digital capabilities. Vendors must be qualified to design, develop, and manage the platform while demonstrating expertise in library technology solutions and public sector service delivery. The evaluation will be conducted by a seven-member committee comprising representatives from the San Antonio Public Library and Information Technology Services Department, including the Library Director, Assistant Director, and Chief Technology Officer. Critical deadlines include a pre-submittal conference scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time via WebEx (optional but highly encouraged), a written questions submission deadline of April 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, and a proposal due date of May 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. All vendor registration and proposal submissions must occur through the City's SAePS portal at https://supplierservice.sanantonio.gov/irj/portal, and this procurement is categorized under NAICS product category 91596 - Web Page Design, Management and Maintenance Services.

The solicitation synopsis does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organization types. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the available documentation. Similarly, the synopsis does not disclose details regarding possible award values, budget ranges, or specific existing infrastructure or technology systems that may require integration with the proposed PaaS solution. Respondents are subject to strict communication restrictions and are prohibited from contacting City officials or employees regarding the proposal between solicitation release and contract approval, with the exception of written questions submitted to the Staff Contact Person, Stephanie Nouman, Procurement Specialist III. All interested vendors must register in the SAePS portal to access the complete solicitation documents and submit their proposals in compliance with the established timeline and submission requirements.