IFB 082426BSA Hillcrest HS Core Collection Library Books

The Shelby County Board of Education is seeking a vendor to provide a core collection of hard‑back library books for Hillcrest High School (grades 9‑12) for the 2026‑2027 school year. The scope includes supplying every title on the district‑provided list, ensuring at least 90 % of the books have reinforced library binding, delivering complete MARC records, barcode labeling, Lexile and Accelerated Reader data, and providing inside delivery with unpacking and shelving assistance. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, non‑exclusive, with a required fill‑rate of 90‑100 % within 30‑45 days of purchase order receipt and a final delivery deadline of January 31 2027. Vendors must submit extensive certifications and affidavits, maintain record‑keeping of barcodes and MARC data, and guarantee replacement of any non‑conforming items at no cost. • Supply all titles on the district‑issued book list, meeting reinforced binding and cataloging specifications. • Provide MARC records, barcode (Code 39‑Mod 10, 14‑digit) labels, Lexile and AR information on each title. • Perform inside delivery, unpacking, and shelving assistance at Hillcrest High School; meet 30‑45‑day fill‑rate and Jan 31 2027 final delivery deadline.