Ongoing Public Library Materials

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide ongoing public library materials and processing services. The library aims to establish a pool of providers to ensure a broad selection of materials and services, with contract awards dependent on the number and quality of proposals received. The library system operates a centralized model where all materials are shipped to a single distribution center for processing, including tasks such as spine labeling, application of book jackets and identification stickers, and the provision of contractor-supplied MARC records to ensure materials are "shelf-ready" upon arrival. Special reinforced binding is also required for certain Youth print materials. The solicitation, titled "Ongoing Public Library Materials" with the number 940RFP03102026, was posted on March 10, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by April 9, 2026. The contract serves the state legislative and executive departments (SLED) and pertains to services delivered within North Carolina. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Walter Freeman. The library seeks to leverage this contract to enhance its shared collection resource management through streamlined selection, ordering, and invoicing processes.