EBook Titles for Use by Maine Public

Background

The contract is issued by the Maine State Library, which operates under the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. The mission of the Maine State Library is to serve as an Area Reference and Resource Center (ARRC) governed under Maine statute, Title 27. The goal of this contract is to facilitate the purchase of a variety of eBook titles for public use by Maine citizens.

Work Details

The contract involves the procurement of various eBook titles for use by the Maine public. The selection process for these titles is based on the needs and demands of Maine citizens. This purchase is facilitated through Maine InfoNet, a cooperative agreement between the Maine State Library and the University of Maine (Orono). Maine InfoNet maintains the cloudLibrary agreement, which allows for eBooks to be added for public access to all Maine taxpayers. The vendor selected for this contract is Maine InfoNet Collaborative, located in Orono, ME.

Period of Performance

The contract period begins on May 20, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2026.

Place of Performance

The services will be performed in Orono, ME, and made accessible to the public throughout the state of Maine.

Bidder Requirements

The procurement is justified as a single source/unique vendor selection due to the cooperative agreement between the State of Maine and Maine InfoNet. This entity is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement.