Online NoveList Package Subscription

The County of Orange, through its OC Community Resources department, is soliciting proposals for a subscription to the Novelist Plus, Novelist K-8, and Novelist Select software platforms to serve authorized users across its 29 public library branches and the Orangewood Children and Family Center satellite location. The solicitation, numbered 012-3070502-MA, was posted on July 14, 2026, with proposals due by July 30, 2026, and is targeted at vendors capable of delivering digital access to these literary resources within Orange County, California. The contract falls under NAICS code 513210 and is classified as a SLED-level procurement, with the County’s Contracting Office located in Santa Ana, CA. While the scope of work is clearly defined as software access for public library patrons, the solicitation documents do not specify the contract value, pricing structure, or any detailed deliverables beyond the provision of the subscription service. Performance is expected to be fully delivered at the library locations within California, with no indication of FOB terms or shipping requirements. The procurement is accompanied by local bonding requirements, including a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, which are governed by California Civil Code Sections 9100 and 9550 et seq., as well as the Unemployment Insurance Code and Corporations Code Section 313. These bonds require notarization and corporate signing authority but do not incorporate any Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. The County retains responsibility for inspection and acceptance of performance, with enforcement grounded in compliance with state statutes and contractual covenants. No evaluation factors, award criteria, or pricing data are provided in the solicitation materials, and there are no designated Contracting Officer’s Representatives, CORs, or COTRs identified. Invoicing procedures, payment office details, accounting codes, and electronic submission requirements are also not specified, suggesting a reliance on standard county administrative processes. Proposals are expected to be submitted in paper form given the need for wet signatures and notarization, though no formal submission protocol or acceptable file formats are outlined. The lack of FAR compliance, detailed evaluation criteria, or federal contract elements indicates this is a locally administered procurement aligned with California statutory requirements rather than federal procurement standards.