Request for Proposal

Erate Hotspots

The Enoch Pratt Free Library (EPFL) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide data plans and related services that are compatible with the 2,000 WiFi hotspots (5G) currently in use by EPFL to support remote learning initiatives as adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order FCC-24-76.

Bid Deadline

Proposals must be submitted electronically to mbesys@prattlibrary.org no later than 5 PM Eastern time on December 11, 2024.

Resource Sharing for Maryland Public Libraries FY26 - FY 29

The Enoch Pratt Free Library/State Library Resource Center is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide access to a statewide resource-sharing system supporting Maryland’s statewide interlibrary loan program, Marina. Marina enables Maryland residents to access physical library resources through their local library system, serving over 700 public, academic, school, and special library collections throughout the state. The library is requesting proposals to fulfill a 4-year contract term.

For full scope of work details, please download the revised RFP document and amendment document.

Pre-Bid Question Deadline

Pre-bid questions are due via email by 5 pm on December 20, 2024 to Paula Mitchell, Operations Manager, Collections & Access Services Division, at pmitchell@prattlibrary.org and Michael Johnson, Chief, Collections & Access Services Division, at mjohnson@prattlibrary.org. A vendor meeting may be scheduled to address submitted questions only; please see the revised RFP document for full instructions.

Bid Deadline

Proposals must be sent via email by 11:59 pm on December 31, 2024 to Paula Mitchell, Operations Manager, Collections & Access Services Division, at pmitchell@prattlibrary.org and Michael Johnson, Chief, Collections & Access Services Division, at mjohnson@prattlibrary.org. Late bids will not be accepted – NO EXCEPTIONS.