Wayne State University is seeking an Integrated Library System (ILS) to replace its current self-hosted Sierra ILS. The project must commence on or before January 1, 2029, and be completed by December 31, 2032. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 25, 2026, by 2:00 p. m. local time. Evaluation will be based on the vendor's ability to offer the best value, considering quality, past performance, and price. An optional preproposal meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern Detroit time.
Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 25, 2026, by 2:00 p. m. local time. delivery of proposals are by vendors august 25, 2026, by 2: 00
Invoices are due thirty days after the university's receipt and approval of the invoice. invoices must reference the po number and be submitted to the universitys accounts payable department via email address: wsuinvoices@wayne. edu.
Award will be based on the vendors ability to offer the best value quality, past performance and price. award will be based on the vendors ability to offer the best value quality, past performance and price
Vendors must provide a minimum of three academic library references currently using the proposed solution for at least twenty-four months. mandatory reference request responding vendors must provide a minimum of three 3 academic library references that are currently using the proposed solution and have done so for at least twentyfour 24 months.
The deadline for questions is August 18, 2026, 12:00 noon. the deadline for questions is august 18, 2026, 12: 00 noon.
Material failure to meet mandatory requirements may result in disqualification of the vendor's response. material failure to meet those requirements may result in disqualification of the vendors response
Vendors should include a complete description of the products and services offered in their proposal. vendors should include a complete description of the products and services offered in their proposal.
