Massachusetts Library System and Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium invite interested suppliers to submit proposals for two exciting new programs. Suppliers may submit proposals for one or both programs.
The Digital Library Products procurement provides a pathway to MHEC's new L54 Digital Library Products Contract. This offers broad exposure to libraries throughout New England.
The Emerging Online Products RFI is an effort to explore innovative projects and vendor partnerships to launch emerging online products in Massachusetts libraries.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| June 19 | DLP bid released. EOP RFI released. |
| June 23-24 | DLP and EOP promoted at ALA annual conference. |
| July 23 | DLP and EOP supplier questions due. |
| July 25 | DLP and EOP supplier questions answered and posted. |
| July 26 | DLP responses due |
| August 16 | EOP responses due |
| September 21 | MHEC Expo. Suppliers are encouraged to exhibit. |
| October | EOP webinar presentations |
| January | DLP contracts awarded. EOP suppliers contacted for follow-up. |
Jacqueline Cashin
Manager Library Procurement Contracts
jcashin@mhec.net
413.992.2503
Stephen Spohn
Resource Sharing Director
steve@masslibsystem.org
508.357.2121 x312
