Ongoing Public Library Materials

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (“Library” or “CML”) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide public library materials and processing services. This request for proposal (RFP) contains the general requirements, process, and instructions. To obtain the largest possible range of materials and services, the library intends to award contract(s) to a pool of providers. The size of the pool will be determined by the number and quality of proposals received. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library operates a shared collection with centralized distribution, selection, ordering, and invoicing. All materials will be shipped to a single distribution center where our experienced staff receives, checks-in, sorts, and distributes items across the system. Contractor processing is required, including spine labels, book jackets, identification stickers, and contractor-supplied MARC records on all materials, so they are “shelf-ready” upon arrival. Additionally, some print materials for Youth require special reinforced binding.