When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 8, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $8,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Connecticut Library Consortium. The work is located in Middletown, Connecticut, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Library materials distributor serving academic, school, public, and special libraries. Full-service book supplier with cataloging and physical processing capabilities. Access to diverse publishers, including university presses, small presses, and international sources. Experience supplying specialty formats such as large print, board books, and world language titles. Capacity to support high-volume, multi-library purchasing programs. Proven performance on long-term public sector or statewide library contracts.

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Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Middletown, Connecticut, United StatesPosted: July 8th, 2026Deadline: August 10th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Connecticut government authority seeks full-service vendors to supply library books and related printing, cataloging, and processing services for a broad network of library members. The five-year contract covers a wide range of print formats, specialty titles, and subscription offerings.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a library book provider capable of supplying print books from a variety of publishers
Must be able to provide cataloging and/or processing services if bidding as a full-service provider
Must have a current license to do business in the State of Connecticut
Must be organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut or have a Certificate of Authority/Registration to do business in the state
Must provide one reference from a Connecticut library or school
Must agree to pay a 2% administrative fee on total sales
Must provide biannual sales and savings reports
Must comply with state and federal non-discrimination and ethics laws
Must provide proof of permits and licenses as required by regulatory bodies

BUDGET

Estimate

$8,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Date Issued: July 7th, 2026

Questions due: August 8th, 2026

Proposals due: August 11th, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time

Contract start: January 1st, 2027

Contract end: December 31st, 2031

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 8th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Connecticut Library Consortium

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Middletown, Connecticut is seeking vendors to provide library books and related printing services. The procurement is intended to support the needs of approximately 1,000 Connecticut academic, school, public, and special library members and their users.

The authority is looking for full-service providers capable of supplying print books from a wide range of publishers, along with cataloging and processing services where applicable. Requested materials include juvenile quality paperbacks, mass market paperbacks, prebound and rebound books, reinforced editions, university press trade titles, textbooks, technical and reference materials, small press publications, imported English and non-English books, board books, novelty and activity books, large print materials, world language titles, and curated subscription services.

The contract period is expected to run for five years.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 8, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $8,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Connecticut Library Consortium. The work is located in Middletown, Connecticut, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Library materials distributor serving academic, school, public, and special libraries
Full-service book supplier with cataloging and physical processing capabilities
Access to diverse publishers, including university presses, small presses, and international sources
Experience supplying specialty formats such as large print, board books, and world language titles
Capacity to support high-volume, multi-library purchasing programs
Proven performance on long-term public sector or statewide library contracts

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