New Jersey State Library - Evaluation of New Jersey's Five-Year LSTA Plan - 2026
State Library | State of New JerseyState · NJ- Due
- Jun 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Sheri Shafer
- (609) 278-2640
The 30-second brief
The New Jersey State Library is soliciting quotations for consultant services to conduct an independent evaluation of its 2023-2027 Five-Year Plan in compliance with Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) guidelines. The scope of work includes developing an evaluation plan, documenting methodologies, gathering input from NJSL staff and external stakeholders via targeted focus group feedback sessions, individual interviews, and an online survey, reviewing administrative datasets and survey reports, conducting scheduled bi-weekly check-ins, providing a high-level summary with visual elements, preparing draft and final evaluation reports, and presenting findings to NJSL staff. Proposals are due by June 30, 2026, with pre-quotation questions accepted through June 16, 2026. The anticipated contract term is August 1, 2026 through March 30, 2027.
Proposed evaluation plan, Initial evaluation report draft, Final evaluation report, Presentation of final evaluation report
Technical services offered, terms and conditions, price
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Summary
The New Jersey State Library is soliciting quotations for consultant services to conduct an independent evaluation of its 2023-2027 Five-Year Plan in compliance with Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) guidelines.
The scope of work includes developing an evaluation plan, documenting methodologies, gathering input from NJSL staff and external stakeholders via targeted focus group feedback sessions, individual interviews, and an online survey, reviewing administrative datasets and survey reports, conducting scheduled bi-weekly check-ins, providing a high-level summary with visual elements, preparing draft and final evaluation reports, and presenting findings to NJSL staff. Proposals are due by June 30, 2026, with pre-quotation questions accepted through June 16, 2026. The anticipated contract term is August 1, 2026 through March 30, 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Technical services offered
- Terms and conditions
- Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Proposed evaluation plan
- Initial evaluation report draft
- Final evaluation report
- Presentation of final evaluation report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Non-Collusion Affidavit, Conflicts of Interest form, Business Registration Certificate, Public Contracts Equal Opportunity Compliance (AA-302), Ownership Disclosure Form, Two-Year Chapter 51/Executive Order 333 Vendor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contributions form
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 8 months
- Scope location
- Trenton, NJ
- Reported agency
- New Jersey State Library
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from State Library | State of New Jersey?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Sheri Shafer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including State Library | State of New Jersey in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sheri Shafer at (609) 278-2640. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposed evaluation plan, Initial evaluation report draft, Final evaluation report, Presentation of final evaluation report. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical services offered, terms and conditions, price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Non-Collusion Affidavit, Conflicts of Interest form, Business Registration Certificate, Public Contracts Equal Opportunity Compliance (AA-302), Ownership Disclosure Form, Two-Year Chapter 51/Executive. Review the full document from State Library | State of New Jersey for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Trenton, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.