RFR 27-104 Statewide General Reference & Research Databases

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is requesting proposals for statewide general reference and research database licenses under RFR 27-104, with responses due December 18, 2026. The procurement is open to publishers of online content, value-added resellers, and third-party vendors offering remote access solutions.

The scope encompasses licensed access to electronic general reference content products serving as core statewide resources for Massachusetts libraries and patrons. The selected product(s) will be delivered via remote access and must support library patron use across the state.

The contract period is anticipated to commence July 1, 2027 and will extend for up to five years. All quotes must be submitted online through COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth's procurement system. Bidders are responsible for monitoring COMMBUYS for amendments and the full solicitation details and may subscribe to email notifications by configuring relevant commodity codes in their profile settings. The complete RFR with detailed requirements will be posted to COMMBUYS following this Intent to Post announcement.

Inquiries may be directed to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners at 90 Canal Street, Suite 500, Boston, Massachusetts 02114 (telephone: 617-725-1860 or 1-800-952-7403).