Description
The North Dakota University System (NDUS) is seeking a turnkey Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and resource‑sharing platform that will serve approximately 200 public, academic, K‑12, and special‑purpose libraries across North and South Dakota. The solution must integrate with a wide variety of existing Integrated Library Systems (ILS), meet stringent accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) and security requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, NDUS IT standards), and be hosted in the continental United States. The contract includes implementation, project‑management, training, and ongoing support, with a preferred start in July‑August 2026 and full go‑live by May‑June 2027.
• Core functional requirements: request lifecycle (physical & electronic), patron and staff UI, reporting, and optional value‑added features.
• Technical requirements: compatibility with 14 listed ILS platforms, WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, FIPS‑140‑2 encryption, data residency in the U.S., and HECVAT‑4 security questionnaire completion.
• Project timeline: RFP issued 9 Feb 2026, questions due 20 Feb 2026, proposals due 20 Mar 2026, demonstrations in April 2026, contract execution ~June 2026, implementation start July‑Aug 2026, go‑live by June 2027.
• Budget ceiling: up to $1 M total first‑year cost (implementation $550 k max, annual operations $250‑450 k).