For Library Books and Related Services

The Connecticut Library Consortium is issuing a solicitation to secure a five-year contract for the provision of library books and related services, commencing January 1, 2027, and concluding December 31, 2031, with potential for extension. This contract will serve over 1,000 academic, school, public, and special libraries across Connecticut, ensuring their users have access to a broad and diverse collection of materials. Proposals must be submitted by August 11, 2026, under solicitation number B204, and vendors are expected to meet the comprehensive needs of a varied library system including timely delivery, accurate cataloging support, and flexible ordering options. The procurement is managed by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services through its Procurement division, with primary point of contact Jacqueline Cashin available via email and phone for inquiries. The contract will be awarded to a provider capable of delivering high-quality materials that align with the diverse educational, informational, and recreational needs of Connecticut’s communities. All performance under the contract must occur within Connecticut, and vendors must demonstrate the capacity to support libraries of all types and sizes efficiently and reliably over the five-year term.