Timetable

November 2011:
Announce procurement

December 2011: 
Distribute draft procurement documents to stakeholders (libraries) for comment
Respond to written questions from stakeholders (libraries)
Host stakeholder (libraries) webinar

January 2012
Issue draft request for proposals for bidder review
Respond to written questions from potential bidders
Host vendor webinar

February 2012
Issue request for proposals
Respond to written questions from potential bidders

March 2012
Bidder responses due

April 2012
Vendor selection

May 2012
Contract

June 2012
Transition to new service provider(s)

July 1, 2012
Full implementation of new service provider(s)