The intent of these specifications is to solicit sealed Proposal Packages from qualified firms to establish one or more qualified firm(s) to serve as full-service suppliers/jobbers of library books, non-print resources and related ancillary services that will guarantee a percentage discount for orders in excess of $5,000.00. This solicitation is an invitation to respond to the Request for Proposal (RFP) as the qualifying instrument to become a participating full-service supplier for library books for approximately 51 media centers.
RFP 27-02 Library Media Books/Materials and Support Services (Annual Contract) | Page 1
EXHIBIT B
EBOOK SPECIFICATIONS
- Approximate number of electronic books (eBooks) you can supply?
- Category of eBooks you can supply – check all that apply.
Fiction Non-Fiction Reference
- Type of audience you service – check all that apply.
Children Young Adult
- Are you able to use as your eBook platform?
If not, can you convert our current eBooks to your platform?
What is the timeline for conversion?
Is there a cost associated with this conversion?
- Are there any fees (annual or otherwise) associated with hosting purchased eBooks on your platform?
If there are fees associated with eBooks, provide the fee structure including timelines.
- Does your platform allow referring url authentication of users?
- Does your platform allow for embedded links directly from a catalog record to the item?
- Does your platform allow for importing of patron information with associated user names and passwords?
- Are your eBooks maintained on a third party server from which they can be made accessible in the event your
platform ceases to exist?
- Are eBooks that are acquired by SCCPSS owned outright by SCCPSS?
If not, how are they acquired, i.e. subscription, rental?
How long would they be available if vendor agreement is terminated?
- For purchased eBooks, are there limits to the number of times any given title can be accessed or loaned?
- Are all of your eBooks downloadable on both IOS and Windows devices? Online readable only? ______
- Is there an additional cost to enable downloads vs. online access?
- Is the checkout period configurable by the owning institution?
- What other administrator type reports are available with the eBook purchase? Check those that apply:
Statistica
Source: Georgia Procurement Registry (solicitation GEORGIA-PE-62600-NONST-2027-000000141), retrieved via the Georgia Procurement Registry (DOAS). View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
