RFP# DMS-1193. V1 Nursing and Health Sciences Resources

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) consortium is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) #DMS-1193.V1 to solicit sealed proposals from qualified sources to provide nursing and health sciences resources. The RFP covers the jurisdiction of Harrisonburg City in Virginia. The initial contract will be for one year with an option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. VIVA is seeking proposals that provide detailed information on database coverage, technical requirements, fair use and copyright policy, usage reporting, training and documentation, and the offeror's qualifications. Proposals are due by February 27, 2024, and VIVA may require demonstrations or presentations from select offerors. The RFP outlines pricing schedule requirements, including line item pricing, volume discounts, and additional pricing benefits.

The RFP requires offerors to provide a Small, Women-Owned, and Minority Business (SWaM) Utilization Plan. The contract will be awarded based on factors such as the quality and suitability of the proposed products/services, the offeror's qualifications, and the proposed cost, with price not being the sole determining factor. VIVA reserves the right to make multiple awards as a result of this solicitation. The RFP does not provide any information about incumbent contractors or the current environment for these services, nor does it specify any award value or budget range.