SJVLS releases RFP for Integrated Library System
The San Joaquin Valley Library System released an RFP for a new Integrated Library System (ILS) capable of supporting a large library consortium with 10 members and 105 branches. As a result of our size and complexity, SJVLS requires an ILS that is fully featured, robust, and provides sufficient flexibility to allow each of members to set their own rules and policies, as well as allowing them to brand and customize public-facing applications or interfaces to meet their needs.
The selected respondent will be responsible for providing SJVLS and Member Libraries with an ILS, migration of our library data to the new system, and training SJVLS and Member Library staff on the operation of the new system.
SJVLS seeks to complete the setup and migration of the new ILS in April 2027. The Contract resulting from this RFP will be for a term of five (5) years, with option to renew for a minimum of two (2) additional one (1) year terms thereafter unless earlier terminated pursuant to terms and conditions of the Contract. Key dates are listed below:
| RFP Issue Date: | Monday, January 26, 2026 |
| Vendor Teleconference: | Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. |
| Deadline for Requests for Interpretations or Corrections of RFP: | Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PDT. |
| Response to Questions Posted: | Monday, February 9, 2026 |
| RFP Closing Date: | Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PDT. |