Proprietary purchase of OCLC Services

The Somerset County Library Commission is soliciting proposals under solicitation number XS-LC-2027-01 for the proprietary purchase of OCLC services. The scope of work includes an Interlibrary Loan Utility to provide a union catalog and request management system, holdings maintenance services to update the union catalog with current collection data, and cataloging and metadata services for searching, editing, and creating records. Key performance requirements specify that the catalog must be sufficient to fulfill at least 75 percent of interlibrary loan requests and include a web-based borrowing and lending interface, product support, and live web-based training. The award will be granted to the highest-ranking respondent based on their understanding of the work, compliance with specifications, and total cost, including annual subscriptions and training. Proposals must be submitted physically by November 20, 2026, and include various certifications such as a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Statement of Ownership Disclosure, and evidence of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and New Jersey anti-discrimination laws. Payments are issued via check on the first Wednesday of each month, provided that signed invoices are received approximately two weeks prior. The contractor is also required to maintain automobile, general liability, and workers compensation insurance.