Youth and Young Adult Library Materials for Correctional Education Libraries

This Maryland Department of Labor RFP seeks a qualified vendor to supply and process youth‑ and young‑adult print books for correctional education libraries across twelve state facilities. The contractor must deliver shelf‑ready, reinforced paperback titles selected from state‑curated lists (50% nonfiction, 25% general fiction, 25% manga/graphic novels), provide barcode and spine‑label application, and submit MARC records compatible with the Follett Destiny ILS. All materials must be new, meet site‑specific “Do Not Exceed” budget caps ($15,833 per site, $190,000 total), and include shipping, handling, and processing costs. The contract is a one‑year firm‑fixed‑price award with potential renewal, and the vendor must comply with federal Title I, Part D requirements and Maryland procurement regulations. • Provide 12‑site delivery of youth/young‑adult books (nonfiction, fiction, manga). • Ensure reinforced paperback format, shelf‑ready processing, barcode/label application, and MARC record delivery. • Adhere to site‑level budget limits and overall $190K cap. • Manage logistics, invoicing, and reporting per contract terms. • No minimum qualifications; experience with school, institutional, or correctional libraries and ILS integration is preferred.