Several vendors will provide “boilerplate” RFPs. Of course, those are written to favor their own companies. J

But you could always pull out language that you like and put into your own RFP.

Katy G.

Katy Ginanni, Collection Development Librarian

Hunter Library

Western Carolina University

176 Central Drive

Cullowhee, NC 28723

ksginanni@email.wcu.edu

828-227-3729 office

828-227-7380 fax

Hello,

Our university library is planning to put our journals up for bid soon.  Our research has helped us some, but most of the articles on this topic are dated and don’t always go into the level of detail we would like.

We have started drafting the Request for Proposal, but are unsure of how to word a few areas. Specifically, we are looking for phrasing on how to request pricing within the RFP.  Should we ask for a quote for each journal, a random (or not so random) sample, an overall quote for all the titles, etc?  Also, how should service charges be addressed, as this can be a large expense?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Heidi

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Heidi Vix, M.L.S.

Electronic Resources Librarian

Webster University Library

(314) 246-6951

Heidivix29@webster.edu

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