The State of California is seeking a qualified vendor to deliver a comprehensive library digital experience platform over a five-year contract period. The project scope includes a full website redesign featuring a user-centered, unified, and modern interface that is both multilingual and accessible. The goal is to create an engaging platform that enhances patron interaction and ensures effective delivery of physical collections, online resources, and library services to a diverse user base.

Key requirements include the implementation of an intuitive information architecture, fully responsive design optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, and the deployment of a robust, user-friendly content management system (CMS). The platform must feature seamless API integration with various commercially available Discovery Layers. The selected vendor will manage CMS implementation, front-end and back-end development, and provide a hosting solution that covers security, uptime guarantees, regular backups and restores, as well as CMS version updates and maintenance procedures.