RFP260226 - Library Newspaper Databases Current and Historical

AI Summary

The Louisville Free Public Library requests proposals for database access to current and historical U.S. newspapers, microfilm of Courier-Journal publications, and genealogical research databases. Proposals are due by April 28, 2026.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 232555
Type / RFx: RFP
Status: Open
Level: city
Published Date: Invalid Date
Due Date: April 28, 2026
NAICS Code: 511210 AI guide
Jurisdiction: City of Louisville
State: Kentucky
Agency: City of Louisville

Description

The Louisville Free Public Library seeks proposals for a vendor to provide database access of current and historical U.S. newspapers including the Louisville Courier-Journal. Vendor will also supply microfilm of Courier-Journal publications. In addition, vendor will supply database for genealogical research.

Commodity Codes

Commodity Codes: NIGP 95635 Internet Database Subscriptions

Events & Timeline

Status	Event Name	Location	Description	Dates	Mandatory
Ongoing	Open Date	Online Portal	Posting date for the Opportunity	Apr 20th 2026, 1:00 PM EDT	N/A
Upcoming	Questions Due Date	Online Portal	Deadline to submit Questions	Apr 23rd 2026, 3:00 PM EDT	N/A
Upcoming	Close Date	Online Portal	Deadline for Submissions	Apr 28th 2026, 3:00 PM EDT	N/A

Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

Name	Type	# Files	Requirement
GFE Forms	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
Vendor Information Form	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
Preference Form	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
W-9 ( signed within last 6mths)	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
LMCO Ban the Box Form	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
Proposed Provide all databases requested	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
Proposed Ease of access and viewing for patrons	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required
Proposed Price	File Type: PDF (.pdf)	Multiple	Required

Attachments

Key dates

Invalid DatePublished
April 28, 2026Responses Due

AI classification tags

library services database subscriptions newspaper archives genealogical research microfilm services historical newspapers internet database subscriptions

Frequently asked questions

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