RFI New Integrated Library System for WSULS - 2025

Wayne State University issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather vendor capabilities for a new cloud‑based Integrated Library System (ILS) to replace its existing self‑hosted Sierra platform. The university seeks a solution that supports discovery, acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, resource sharing, and electronic resource management, with interoperability, analytics, and secure scalable architecture. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to begin implementation by June 1 2026 and complete migration by January 1 2027, handling roughly 2.55 million bibliographic records, 181 k e‑journals, 150 staff users, and 34 k patron users. Submissions are limited to 25 pages, 20 MB total, and must be submitted electronically by 2 PM EST on February 28 2025. The RFI includes a Schedule D questionnaire covering timeline feasibility, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and acknowledgment of addenda. Although the listing notes an award to Innovative Interfaces, the official documents only describe the information‑gathering phase. • Cloud‑based ILS with full library‑functional modules required. • Implementation window: June 2026 – Jan 2027. • Quantitative scope: >2.5 M titles, ~180 k e‑journals, ~150 staff logins, ~35 k patrons. • Submission constraints: 25‑page limit, 20 MB file size, electronic only, Schedule D questionnaire.