Comprehensive Serials Services
Location:
Virginia, United States
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Deadline:
Summary:
Virginia seeks a vendor for comprehensive management of print and electronic serials, requiring an online system and full subscription support for a five-year term.
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The government authority in Virginia is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive serials services for print and electronic periodicals, continuations, e-journal packages, publishers' series, online databases (including aggregated databases), and other electronic resources. The selected vendor will deliver thorough subscription management services for all print, online, and alternative format serials or continuations, supporting the needs of a university environment.
The scope of work includes supplying and maintaining an online serials management system that handles key subscription functions such as ordering, renewing, cancelling, claiming, invoicing, and financial and title verification. The vendor must ensure accurate, up-to-date records of the institution’s active serial orders within the system. Additionally, the chosen provider will be responsible for offering robust administrative and technical support for subscription management tasks, including facilitating direct online orders, electronic claiming, and comprehensive reporting capabilities.
All questions related to this RFP are due by March 25, 2026. The contract period is set for a duration of five years.
Best-fit vendors:
• Experience providing serials and subscription management to academic institutions
• Expertise in both print and electronic periodical services
• Proven track record with online serials management systems
• Strong technical and administrative support capabilities
• Ability to manage complex, multi-format collections
