1. Overview:
The Davidson County Public Library is requesting proposals for the supply, installation, training, associated services, and warranties for a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system for circulation, cataloging, and collection management by an experienced leader in the industry. The system will work seamlessly with the Library's current Integrated Library System (ILS), Evergreen, to provide:
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Improved patron experience with streamlined circulation processes
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Simplified materials processing for staff
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Reduced staff time on collection management
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Improved catalog accuracy
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Reduced material losses with security gates
The Davidson County Public Library serves approximately 180,000 residents of the county and surrounding area. There are currently five branches:
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Lexington
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Thomasville
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North Davidson
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Denton
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West Davidson
Davidson County Public Library also is a member of the NC Cardinal consortium, which shares resources throughout its member libraries across the state of North Carolina, as well as a patron database and catalog through the Evergreen ILS. The Library currently has about 67,000 registered users and a collection containing physical books, audiobooks, DVDs, magazines, hotspots, and library of things. The patron computer usage and print service are managed by Cybrarian.
1.1 Important Items:
1.2 No admittance, if late, for the Pre-bid Conference. You will be asked to leave.
1.3 Write the bid number on the outside of the sealed envelope.
1.4 Pre-bid Conference:
1.5 Use the NC license number in identifying the elevators. - N/A
1.6 The Pre-bid Conference will never start at a jobsite.
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925A North Main Street Suite A
Lexington, NC 27292
