DIGITAL MAGAZINES AND/OR NEWSPAPERS

The County of Orange, Orange County Community Resources (hereinafter referred to as “County”), is soliciting proposals from qualified firms (hereinafter referred to as “Respondents”) for Digital Magazines and/or Newspapers. Respondents must meet the minimum qualifications and requirements as set forth within the RFP and be capable of providing services identified in the Scope of Work herein.

The proposed schedule below is subject to change. Any changes to the schedule for the RFP process will be issued to all Respondents via addenda on the County's eProcurement Portal.

This is a fully electronic Request for Proposals (RFP). Respondents must submit their proposals online via the County’s online bidding system. Only electronic proposals will be accepted. Facsimile and e-mail proposals will NOT be allowed. For assistance on uploading proposals via County’s eProcurement Portal, please contact procurement-support@opengov.com or https://help.procurement.opengov.com/en/ .

All questions or requests for interpretations must be received within this solicitation by Friday, November 21, 2025 , before 2:00 pm as specified in the solicitation. Respondents are not to contact other County personnel with any questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation. Verbal clarifications or responses will not be considered binding.

The County is currently seeking to establish a new contract for a digital content platform for digital magazines and/or newspapers for use by OC Public Libraries’ Authorized Users.

As part of the County, OC Public Libraries consists of 29 branches, and a satellite location at the Orangewood Children and Family Center.

The County seeks proposals from qualified contractors to provide digital magazines and/or newspapers for Authorized Users. The selected contractor shall supply a platform that supports the County’s requirements for equitable access, licensing, updates, and data ownership.

This contract will be a five-year contract.