RFR 27-105 Statewide Subject Specific Reference & Research Databases

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is soliciting bids for statewide subject-specific reference and research databases with remote access capabilities under RFR 27-105, with proposals due December 18, 2026 and contract performance beginning July 1, 2027.

The procurement targets licensed electronic content from publishers, value-added resellers, or third-party vendors. Selected product(s) will comprise part of the core statewide electronic resource set serving Massachusetts library patrons across multiple library systems. The contract term extends up to five years.

Bidders must submit quotes online through COMMBUYS. The announcement does not specify pricing terms, funding amounts, or set-asides at this preliminary stage. Prospective vendors should monitor the Commonwealth's procurement website for the complete RFR document and any amendments; COMMBUYS subscribers can configure their profile to receive email notifications for commodity codes associated with this record. Bidders are directed not to contact the purchaser with substantive questions until the full bid posting is available.

General inquiries may be directed to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners at 90 Canal Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02114 (phone: 617-725-1860 or 1-800-952-7403; fax: 617-725-0140).