The Office of Library Services is extending its requirements contract with Hertzberg‑New Method Inc. dba Perma Bound Books for library books and processing services for an additional two years beyond the current September 30, 2026 end date, with an estimated total extension value of 64155. The contract, originally awarded in 2014 via RFB B2172PA and extended multiple times, provides pre‑bound library books, MARC records, barcodes, spine labels, and security tags for NYC public and non‑public schools. The 4‑07(b) extension is intended to avoid a lapse in services while DOE develops and bids a new solicitation and transitions to any new provider(s). While the extension locks in Perma Bound as an approved vendor in this niche through roughly 2028, the modest value and pending rebid indicate active planning for the next generation of library materials contracts. Publishers, aggregators, and library tech vendors should monitor for that upcoming procurement and can engage DOE now to understand future requirements for cataloging, processing, and integration with school library systems.

Vendor has a Most Favored Customer clause and may request price increases per master contract; estim...