NOTICE
Proposal No. 208-4715 Page 2

NOTICE

REQUEST FOR ProposalProposal Number 208-4715208-4715

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Software, Hardware and TagsRadio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Software, Hardware and Tags

NOW AVAILABLE

The County of Fresno has issued Request for Proposal Number 208-4715, which solicits proposals for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Software, Hardware and Tags. This bid closes on July 17, 2009 at 2:00 P.M.

A pre-bid Vendor Conference will be held on June 23, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at:

County of Fresno Purchasing
4525 E. Hamilton Avenue 2nd Floor
Fresno, CA 93702

A copy of the RFP document is available at Purchasing or may be downloaded from the Fresno County Web site http://www2.co.fresno.ca.us/0440/Bidshome2.asp.

Follow all instructions when downloading to ensure that your company is added to the official list of potential bidders. Only vendors on that list will be advised of future notices pertaining to the RFP, including addendums.

Please contact Patricia Flaherty, Senior Buyer, or Gary Parkinson of the Purchasing Staff at (559)4567110 or email with any questions.

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OVERVIEW

The County of Fresno, on behalf of the Fresno County Public Library is requesting proposals from qualified persons or organizations to provide a suitable delivery platform to sustain the use of the Fresno County Public Library’s existing radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled self-check, collection management, and security system. The ideal solution will be easy to implement and use by staff and patrons, and will seamlessly integrate these functions.

The RFP is broken into two sections. Bidders may bid on one or the other section or both sections.

The items that may be purchased under this contract include but are not limited to the items listed below. Please include these items in your price list/quote:

Section A:

1.  Circulation Stations (For both patron self check and staff circulation functions)

2.  Staff Workstations (For circulation and tagging functions)

3.  Security/Detection System

4.  Portable Handheld Readers

5.  Installation and Training

6.  Hardware / Software Technical Support

7.  Warranty and Service

Section B:

RFID Tags

KEY DATES

RFP Issue Date: / June 10, 2009
Vendor Conference: / June 23, 2009 at 9:00 AM
County of Fresno Purchasing
4525 E. Hamilton Avenue, 2nd Floor
Fresno, CA 93702
Deadline for Written or Fax Requests for Interpretations or Corrections of RFP: / July 7, 2009
Fax No. (559) 456-7831
RFP Closing Date: / July 17, 2009 at 2:00 P.M.
County of Fresno Purchasing, 2nd Floor
4525 E. Hamilton Avenue
Fresno, CA 93702

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