Contract AwardLibraryDetected Jun 29, 2026

CUNY’s Office of Library Services is renewing its systemwide contract with Empire Library Delivery Service to provide intercampus and interlibrary physical materials delivery. The single-source agreement will run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, for an amount not to exceed 467,896, subject to state comptroller approval. Empire Library Delivery is described as the only provider operating a library delivery network of this scope in New York, shipping roughly 17,543 items in 2024–2025 among CUNY libraries and other institutions., tracking systems, integration, or OLS‑level projects) and the timing of future competition.

Procured as a single-source renewal due to network uniqueness; subject to NYS Office of the State Comptroller approval.

City University of New York Board of TrusteesThree-year renewal of Empire State Library Delivery Network services

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Capital plan & early discussion

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