Open Library Services & Systems RFPs
Integrated library systems, collection services, digitization projects, and library programming contracts. Part of Education, Training & Libraries.
- Open RFPs
- 16
- Posted in last 30 days
- 4
- Median disclosed budget
- $600,000
- Next deadline
- October 26, 2026
Updated hourly from the Settle RFP Hunter database.
Most active issuers
- Institute Of Museum And Library Services (4)
- Massachusetts Board Of Library Commissioners (3)
- City Of West Des Moines (1)
- City Of Westminster (1)
- Clayton County Public Schools (1)
Closing soonest
Digital Library Collections and Lending Platform Solutions
Arlington County is gathering information on digital library platforms offering eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and integrated lending capabilities. Vendors should demonstrate interoperability, accessibility, flexible licensing, collection-management tools, security, implementation support, and scalable pricing.
- Deadline:
- October 26, 2026
- Issuer:
- Arlington County
- Location:
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
Opening Day Collection and Associated Services
A government authority in Martinez, California seeks a vendor to supply and prepare approximately 30,000 books for its January 2028 opening. The engagement includes cataloging, shelf-ready processing, CARL X ILS integration, delivery, reporting, and account support.
- Deadline:
- October 28, 2026
- Budget:
- $600,000
- Issuer:
- Contra Costa County Library
- Location:
- Oakley, California, United States
Professional Strategic Planning and Community Needs Assessment Services
A consultant is sought to develop a five-year strategic plan supported by a community needs assessment and market study. The work will address inclusion, evolving service delivery, digital engagement, geographic growth, and library facilities planning.
- Deadline:
- October 28, 2026
- Issuer:
- City Of West Des Moines
- Location:
- West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Web-Based Library Consortium Authentication Solution
The issuing organization seeks a fully hosted SaaS authentication platform for managing access across 18 libraries. Vendors must provide centralized administration, permissions management, and detailed consortium- and library-level usage reporting.
- Deadline:
- October 30, 2026
- Issuer:
- U.S. Army Combined Arms Command
- Location:
- Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
Integrated Library System
A five-year contract is sought for an integrated library system serving both academic and public library environments. The solution must support specified third-party integrations, secure APIs, comprehensive backup and recovery capabilities, borrower data export, and a development testing environment.
- Deadline:
- November 3, 2026
- Issuer:
- City Of Westminster
- Location:
- Westminster, Colorado, United States
eBook and Digital Content Distribution Services
The organization is seeking a vendor for a one-year eBook and digital content distribution platform supporting catalog management, licensing, digital access, ILS integration, ordering, billing, and district onboarding.
- Deadline:
- November 4, 2026
- Budget:
- $100,000
- Issuer:
- Clayton County Public Schools
- Location:
- Jonesboro, Georgia, United States
Library Web Services
The City University of New York is seeking a comprehensive, web-based library services platform to serve over 250,000 students, faculty, and staff across 26 campuses.
- Deadline:
- November 5, 2026
- Budget:
- $250,000 – $1,000,000 (est.)
- Issuer:
- The City University Of New York
- Location:
- New York, New York, United States
National Leadership Grants Services
The government authority seeks services to support national leadership grants for library projects nationwide. Eligible initiatives may address literacy, archival practices, technology, emergency response, community prosperity, and collaboration among cultural institutions.
- Deadline:
- November 13, 2026
- Budget:
- $25,000 – $1,000,000
- Issuer:
- Institute Of Museum And Library Services
- Location:
- United States
Museum Grants Services
A government authority in Washington, DC seeks a vendor to provide museum grants services. The program focuses on professional development, institutional capacity building, and expanding access to museum and archival collections.
- Deadline:
- November 13, 2026
- Budget:
- $5,000 – $500,000
- Issuer:
- Institute Of Museum And Library Services
- Location:
- United States
Library Services
A Washington, DC government authority seeks a vendor to deliver and enhance comprehensive library services, resources, programming, and staff training. Services will support community access to information, learning, employment resources, and cultural activities.
- Deadline:
- November 13, 2026
- Budget:
- $6,000 – $10,000
- Issuer:
- Institute Of Museum And Library Services
- Location:
- United States
Librarian Program Services
The government authority seeks librarian program services to strengthen the national library and archival workforce. Activities include alternative credentialing pathways, continuing education, professional development, leadership development, and workforce recruitment and retention.
- Deadline:
- November 13, 2026
- Budget:
- $25,000 – $1,000,000
- Issuer:
- Institute Of Museum And Library Services
- Location:
- United States
Integrated Library System
The issuing organization is seeking a three-year, cloud-hosted integrated library system encompassing an ILS, discovery platform, and mobile application. The solution must provide scalable library operations, secure data handling, interoperability, disaster recovery, physical resource discovery, and support for emerging metadata technologies.
- Deadline:
- November 19, 2026
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Issuer:
- City Of Houston
- Location:
- Houston, Texas, United States
Subject-Specific Reference and Research Databases Services
A Boston government authority is seeking vendors for subject-specific electronic reference and research databases with remote access for libraries and patrons. Eligible providers include publishers, resellers, and third-party content representatives.
- Deadline:
- December 18, 2026
- Issuer:
- Massachusetts Board Of Library Commissioners
- Location:
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Encyclopedias, Education and Early Learning Database Services
A Boston government authority is seeking remotely accessible encyclopedia, education, and early learning databases for libraries and patrons. Publishers, resellers, and qualified third-party content vendors may be suitable providers.
- Deadline:
- December 18, 2026
- Issuer:
- Massachusetts Board Of Library Commissioners
- Location:
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
General Reference and Research Databases Services
A Boston government authority is seeking providers of online general reference and research databases with remote access for libraries and patrons. Eligible vendors may include publishers, value-added resellers, and third-party representatives.
- Deadline:
- December 18, 2026
- Issuer:
- Massachusetts Board Of Library Commissioners
- Location:
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Patron Point Software
The County is seeking information to determine if the Patron Point software by Springshare LLC is available from multiple providers or if comparable alternatives exist.
- Budget:
- $25,000 – $75,000 (est.)
Frequently asked questions
- How many Library Services & Systems RFPs are open right now?
- There are currently 16 open Library Services & Systems RFPs tracked by Settle RFP Hunter, 4 of which were posted in the last 30 days. This page is refreshed hourly.
- What budgets do Library Services & Systems RFPs have?
- 9 of the open listings disclose a budget, with a median of about $600,000. Disclosed budgets range from $5,000 to $1,500,000.
- When is the next submission deadline for Library Services & Systems RFPs?
- The soonest submission deadline among open Library Services & Systems RFPs is October 26, 2026. Each listing page shows the full timeline, including question deadlines where published.