Library Digital Experience Platform

The City of Berkeley is soliciting written proposals from qualified firms or individuals for a
Library Digital Experience Platform consisting of a Website Redesign with a Content Management
System, and a Discovery Layer for the Berkeley Public Library’s online catalog. As a Request for
Proposal (RFP) this is not an invitation to bid and although price is very important, other factors
will be taken into consideration.
The project scope, content of proposal, and vendor selection process are summarized in the RFP
(attached). Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Proposals are to be sent via email with the “Specification No. 26-11754-C, Library Digital
Experience Platform” clearly indicated in the subject line of the email. Please submit one (1) PDF
of the technical Proposal with the filename saved as, “Proposal: Vendor Name - 26-11754-C, Library
Digital Experience Platform.” Corresponding pricing proposal shall be submitted as a separate
document with the filename saved as, “Pricing: Vendor Name - 26-11754-C, Library Digital Experience
Platform.”
Email Proposals to:
City of Berkeley
Finance Department/General Services Division purchasing@berkeleyca.gov
Proposals will not be accepted after the date and time stated above. Incomplete proposal or
proposals that do not conform to the requirements specified herein will not be considered. Issuance
of the RFP does not obligate the City to award a contract, nor is the City liable for any costs
incurred by the proposer in the preparation and submittal of proposals for the subject work. The
City retains the right to award all or parts of this contract to several bidders, to not select any
bidders, and/or to re-solicit proposals. The act of submitting a proposal is a declaration that the
proposer has read the RFP and understands all the requirements and conditions.
For questions concerning the anticipated work, or scope of the project, please contact Alicia
Abramson, Manager of Library Information Technology, via email at aabramson@berkeleyca.gov no later
than Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Answers to questions will not be provided by telephone or email.
Answers to all questions or any addenda will be posted on the City of Berkeley’s site at Bid &
Proposal Opportunities | City of Berkeley (berkeleyca.gov). It is the vendor’s responsibility to
check this site