The contract administrator will be Sally Drew. The Department also has responsibility for encouraging network development and coordinating resource sharing programs among all types of libraries in the state. The agency expects that, for the most part, services will be provided by the vendor directly to these clientele. It is not the intent of the agency to mount databases on a local server in order to provide access to libraries and their users. Agency means the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Contractor means proposer awarded the contract.
Database means specific electronic information maintained by a vendor in various categories. For purposes of the RFP, a database shall include all forms of electronic information including but not limited to periodicals, journals, newspapers, books, documents, legal case studies, etc. A database publisher may also refer to a firm that has the exclusive publishing rights from the owner of the database. Simultaneous or concurrent users means the number of users that have access to a database at a given point in time, and either of the following definitions may be used. If the simultaneous or concurrent user concept is used in a cost model or in describing performance, the vendor must specify which definition is being used.