Pursuit brief: RFP 26-002 - Integrated Library System (ILS)

High-level requirements overview — if we go, turn this into a compliance matrix and pursuit plan.

Vendor fit

Remote IT/software/design contractor — cloud, cybersecurity, integration, managed services, and design for public-sector buyers (any geography).

If we pursue

• Read primary source doc end-to-end
• Confirm remote vs onsite / partner needs
• Build compliance matrix from requirement checklist
• Draft timeline to due date (questions, submission format)
• Go / no-go decision with operator

Delivery signals

• remote_signal: virtual
• keywords_positive: software, integration, IT, automation, design, UI

Submission & compliance signals

• All proposals must be submitted to the Capital Planning and Procurement Manager in accordance with the Instructions to Suppliers and other applicable requirements outlined in this document.
• Suppliers responding to this Request for Proposal (RFP) must submit their proposals in accordance with the format and requirements outlined in this document.
• Each proposal must include one electronic copy submitted no later than 2:00 PM via the Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing System (BidNet) at: www.bidnetdirect.com/douglas-county-libraries For Douglas County Libraries.
• Each proposal must be dated and signed by an individual authorized to bind the company, with the signer’s name and title clearly printed.
• All pricing and proposal terms must remain valid and guaranteed for at least ninety (90) days from the date of submission.
• Proposals must follow the order of questions and requirements as presented in the RFP, where applicable.
• If the DCL logo is used in any proposal materials, the current monochromatic version available at https://dcl.org/press-kit must be used.
• The selected supplier will be fully responsible for delivering all proposed goods and services, whether or not the supplier directly provides them.
• DCL will not be responsible for any costs incurred by suppliers in preparing, submitting, or presenting their proposals, or for any activities related to this RFP before a formal contract is executed.
• The selected supplier may be required to enter into a written agreement using DCL’s standard contract form.
• All questions regarding the RFP process or proposal submission must be submitted through the Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing System (BidNet).
• The selected supplier must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other protected class in the execution of the contract.

Source documents

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• Attachment A- Functional Requirements.xlsx (53,802 chars parsed)
• Attachment B- Pricing.xlsx (3,273 chars parsed)
• RFP 26-002 Integrated Library System (ILS).docx (22,014 chars parsed)

Primary scope doc: RFP 26-002 Integrated Library System (ILS).docx

Triage rationale

• document_parse (+12): 3 scope doc(s) parsed (docx, xlsx)
• remote_signal (+6): virtual
• keywords_positive (+20): software, integration, IT, automation, design, UI
• keywords_negative (-12): construction

Open gaps

• Due date not auto-extracted — verify in source PDF

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