Consultant Services for Centralizing Library Operations

Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is seeking a qualified firm to assist in transitioning from a decentralized collection management and technical services system to a centralized model. The selected contractor will bring experience in working with multi-agency library consortia, facilitating stakeholder collaboration through co-design processes, developing detailed workflows and technical specifications, and supporting the implementation of these systems. The project will commence in January 2026, with a goal to fully centralize collection management and purchasing by July 1, 2027, and may extend support through June 2028 for ongoing refinement and implementation assistance. The contract, valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, is part of a solicitation issued under the NAICS code 541990, targeting specialized services for library operations. WCCLS is based in Oregon, and the project involves close coordination with the agency’s project team. Interested firms are encouraged to respond by October 13, 2025, with primary contact being Kiersten Vanderhoof. The project aims to streamline and modernize library collection and technical services across the cooperative, ensuring a more efficient and unified system for the participating libraries.