The City of Berkeley is seeking proposals for a library digital experience platform, including website redesign and a discovery layer. Proposals must be submitted by January 20, 2026, via email. Questions are due by January 6, 2026. The project is expected to begin in March 2026 with a six-month implementation period and a three-year support period. The city will evaluate proposals based on technical approach, design, cost, and references. The contract will require compliance with city ordinances regarding non-discrimination, living wage, and equal benefits. The selected contractor must provide insurance and a business license.
The bid notice states he library anticipates that work will begin on the website and discovery layer in march 2026 and that there will be a sixmonth implementation period followed by a threeyear support, maintenance and subscription period.
The city will make payment to the vendor within 30 days of receipt of a correct, approved and complete invoice.
The following criteria will be considered in determining which firm is hired: technical approach and cms capabilities, design, usability, and accessibility, equitycentered design for diverse audiences, cost and value proposition, references and past performance.
The notice states that the city is soliciting written proposals from qualified firms or individuals for a library digital experience platform.
For questions concerning the anticipated work, or scope of the project, please contact alicia abramson, manager of library information technology, via email at ***@***. *. * no later than tuesday, january 6, 2026.