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SUBJECT: Authorize the Contra Costa County Librarian to Enter Into a Contract of up to $25,100 with RMG
Consultants, Inc. to Investigate the Appropriateness and cost of Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID)Technology
SPECIFIC REQUEST (S) OR RECOMMENDATION (S) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the County Costa County Librarian to enter into a contract with RMG Consultants, Inc. for up to
$25,100 to investigate the appropriateness and cost of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and
automated materials handling for the library.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The library has budgeted funds in its 2004/05 budget to conduct this study.
BACKGROUND
On January 11, 2005 the Board of Supervisors authorized the County Purchasing Manager to release of an RFP
to obtain bids from consultants to investigate the appropriateness and cost of Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) technology for the County Library. Six firms submitted bids to the County Purchasing Manager and the
firm ranking highest in the review process and recommended to perform the RFID consulting services is RMG,
Consultants, Inc.
On May 3, 2005, the Board of Supervisors authorized the County Librarian to negotiate a contract with RMG,
Inc. to conduct this study.
RMG Consultants, Inc. has worked with other large public libraries to plan for and implement RFID, including
the County of Henrico Public Library that serves the metropolitan area around Richmond, Virginia, Columbus
Metropolitan Library in Ohio and has also advised San Diego, California.
Increasingly public libraries are looking at RFID technology as a way to save staff time, reduce personnel costs,
reduce staff injuries and improve security and inventory control.
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Authorize the Contra Costa County Librarian to Enter into a Contract with RMG Consultants, Inc., to
Investigate the Appropriateness and Cost of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and
Automated Materials Handling for the Library.
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In addition to these benefits of RFID technology, it is important for the Contra Costa County Library to study
this technology now because of the many libraries currently being planned, designed and constructed to be
branches of the Contra Costa County Library. RFID technology and automated materials handling systems have
significant design and space requirements. Most of the new libraries in the Bay area that have opened in the last
year or so (i.e. Livermore, Santa Clara City, etc.) are utilizing some combination of RFID technology and
automated materials handling. It is critical that the library be able to advise the cities and their architects as to
our long-term plans for library technology.
Libraries have traditionally acted to protect the privacy of their patrons and it is important, if the Contra Costa
County Library moves towards using RFID technology, that the technology be developed in concert with
established privacy principles and that the library identify and follow best practices guidelines.
If approved by the Board of Supervisors,the Library will contract with RMG, Inc., to develop recommendations
for RFID Implementation for the Contra Costa County Library, which will address the wide range of technical,
logistical, and financial questions, assess options and alternatives and prepare preliminary recommendations.
The library will return to the Board of Supervisors with the results of the study and recommendations once it is
completed in late summer. The recommendations will include whether or not to proceed to the next phase of
the contract with RMG, Inc.; the development of an RFID Implementation Plan for the Contra Costa County
Library.
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FROM: Anne Cain,County Librarian Costa
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DATE: May 3,2005 County
SUBJECT: Authorize the County Librarian to Negotiate a Contract of up to $25,1 OU with RMG
Consultants, Inc. to Investigate the Appropriateness and Cost of Radio Frequency
Identification(RFID)Technology
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the selection of RMG Consultants, Inc. as the successful bidder to investigate the appropriateness and
cost of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and automated materials hang for the County
Library and authorize the County Librarian to negotiate a contract with RMG Consultants,Inc.for an amount up to
$25,100
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The library has budgeted funds in the FY 2004/05 budget to conduct this study.
BACKGROUND
On January 11,2005 the Board of Supervisors authorized the County Purchasing Manager to release an RFP to
obtain bids from consultants to investigate the appropriateness and cost of Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) technology for the County Library. Six firms submitted bids to the County Purchasing Manager on
February 17, 2005. On March 1, 2005 all six proposals were reviewed and ranked by a proposal review
committee that included staff from the Library and the County Office of Information Technology. Proposals
were rated based on the responsiveness to the RFP using the following criteria:
0 Consultant qualifications and recent relevant experience
* Demonstrated understanding of project requirements
* Project approach,work program and quality assurance program
0 Ability to complete project in a timely manner
The firm ranking highest in the review process and recommended to perform the RFID consulting services is
RMG,Consultants,Inc.
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Tom Whittington,Dept.of Information Technology,313-1305
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Approve Selection of RMG Consultants,Inc.as the Successful Bidder to Investigate the Appropriateness and Cost
of Radio Frequency Identification(RFID)Technology and Automated Materials Handling for the County Library
May 3,2005
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RMG Consultants,Inc.has worked with other large public libraries to plan for and implement kFID,including
the County of Henrico,Public Library that serves the metropolitan area around Richmond,Virginia, Columbus
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Metropolitan Library in Ohio and has also advised San Diego,California.
In the late 1990s, libraries began replacing their electro-magnetic and bar code systems, currently used by the
Contra Costa County Library, with RED systems. In the last year or so an increasing number of public
injuries
libraries are looking at RFID technology as a way to save staff time,reduce personnel costs,reduce staff InJuries
and improve security and inventory control.
In addition to these benefits of RFID technology, it is important for the Contra Costa County Library to study
this technology now because of the many libraries currently being planned, designed and constructed to be
branches of the Contra Costa County Library. RFID technology and automated materials handling systems have
significant design and space requirements. Most of the new libraries in the Bay area that have opened in the last
year or so (i.e. Livermore, Santa Clara City, etc.) are utilizing some combination of RFID technology and
automated materials handling. It is critical that the library be able to advise the cities and their architects as to
our long-term plans for library technology.
If approved by the Board of Supervisors, the Library will negotiate a two-phased contract with RMG, Inc to
develop recommendations for RFID Implementation for the Contra Costa County Library. The first phase of the
work will address the wide range of technical,logistical,and financial questions,assess options and alternatives
and prepare preliminary recommendations. The recommendations from the first phase of the work will
determine whether or not the Library should proceed to the second phase; the development of an RFID
Implementation Plan for the Contra Costa County Library. The library will return to the Board of Supervisors
for approval of the negotiated contract.
The library is grateful to the following people for reviewing the Request for Proposals and providing helpful
suggestions and guidance:
• Tom Whittington,Department of Information Technology
• Ed Woo,Department of Information Technology
• Kevin Dickey,Department of Information Technology
• Danielle F.Merida,Deputy County Counsel
o Kevin Berenson,County Purchasing Manager
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SUBJECT: Authorize the Purchasing Manager to Issue a Request for Proposals to Study Radio Frequency
Identification(RFID)Technology and Automated Materials Handling for the Library
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Purchasing Manager to issue a Request for Proposals seeking a consultant or firm to investigate the
appropriateness and cost of Radio Frequency Identification(RFID)technology and automated materials handling
for the library.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The library has budgeted funds in its 2004/05 budget to conduct this study. The actual funding amount will be
determined after bids are received.
BACKGROUND
In the late 1990s, libraries began replacing their electro-magnetic and bar code systems, currently used by the
Contra Costa County Library, with Radio Frequency Identification(RFID) systems. In the last year or so an
increasing number of public libraries are looking at RFID technology as a way to save staff time, reduce
personnel costs,reduce staff injuries and improve security and inventory control.
In addition to these benefits of RFID technology, it is important for the Contra Costa County Library to study
this technology now because of the many libraries currently being planned, designed and constructed to be
branches of the Contra Costa County Library. RFID technology and automated materials handling systems have
significant design and space requirements. Most of the new libraries in the Bay area that have opened in the last
year or so (i.e. Livermore, Santa Clara City, etc.) are utilizing some combination of RFID technology and
automated materials handling. It is critical that the library be able to advise the cities and their architects as to
our long-term plans for library technology..
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At the same time, self-check systems have become very popular with both patrons and library staff. The
Contra Costa County Library currently has self-check systems at 18 of its 23 libraries. Self-check systems have
allowed the library to handle its increasing circulation without additional staff. Moving to RFID self-check out
would allow patrons to check in or check out several,rather than just one,item at a time.
The San Francisco,Berkeley and Santa Clara City libraries all report that reduction of repetitive stress injuries is
one of the reasons they have implemented,or are considering implementing,RFID systems. In addition,with
RFID, inventory-related tasks can be done in a fraction of the time as with bar code readers. A whole shelf of
books can be read by the RFID reader with one sweep of the portable reader that then reports which books are
missing or miss-shelved. Security is another aspect of library operations that may be greatly improved with
RFID-based security systems. As patrons leave the library,the RFID tags are read to ensure that all items have
been checked out.
Automated sorting systems are also available and sorting can be accomplished automatically with RFID. As
books are dropped into the book drop,the reader reads the tag and uses the automated sorting system to return
the book back to the shelves or elsewhere.
Libraries have traditionally acted to protect the privacy of their patrons and it is important, if the Contra Costa
County Library moves towards using RFID technology, that the technology be developed in concert with
established privacy principles and that the library identify and follow best practices guidelines.
The library is seeking a consultant to study this issue and to develop options and costs to move to RFID
technology,if appropriate. The library will return to the Board of Supervisors with the results of the study once
it is completed.
The library is grateful to the following people for reviewing the Request for Proposals and providing helpful
suggestions and guidance:
Tom Whittington,Department of Information Technology
Ed Woo,Department of Information Technology
Kevin Dickey,Department of Information Technology
Danielle R.Merida,Deputy County Counsel
Kevin Berenson,County Purchasing Manager
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C O N T R A
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L I B R A R Y
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Automated Materials
Handling Planning Request for Proposals
Contra Costa County requests proposals from qualified individuals or firms to investigate the
appropriateness and cost of RFID technology and automated materials handling for the Contra
Costa County Library. If a decision is made to move forward with RFID technology and
automated materials handling, the consultant will be asked to create an implementation plan.
This is a two-part proposal. A library consultant or consultant firm responding to the RFP should
possess demonstrated skills and experience in technology planning and implementation.
Firms and consultants with recent relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
RFP Issue Date January 12, 2005
RFP Submittal deadline February 7, 2005 5 p.m.
Contra Costa County Library Contact:
Susan Caldwell, Administrative Services Officer
Contra Costa County Library
1750 Oak Park Boulevard
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Telephone: (925) 646-6423
e-mail: scaldwel@ccclib.org
Fax: (925) 646-6461
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I. Summary
Contra Costa County is seeking an independent evaluation of radio frequency identification (RFID)
technology and automated materials handling and the creation of an implementation plan, if
appropriate, that will integrate RFID technology into the twenty-three branch locations of the
Contra Costa County Library and two branch libraries that are currently under construction and
automated materials handling in new library facilities, if appropriate, as they are planned.
Contra Costa County is issuing this Request for Proposal and will work with the County Library to
prepare and execute the agreement with the consultant. A management team consisting of staff of
the County Library, the Department of Information Technology and others will recommend the
selection of the consultant to the Board of Supervisors and will oversee the project.
II. Scope of Project
Part 1: Evaluating RFID Technology and automated materials handling for Contra
Costa County Library
Contra Costa County Library (CCCL) currently has twenty-three branch locations with two new
branches under construction. In Contra Costa County, local communities are responsible for
financing and constructing library facilities. At the request of the City, the libraries are operated as
community libraries as part of the Contra Costa County Library. Several additional cities or
communities within Contra Costa County are planning new libraries that will either replace existing
library facilities or will be a first-time library.
Library staff is involved in planning these new libraries. One of the library's responsibilities,
working with others, is to advise cities about current and future library technology and space needs
for library technology. As new libraries are opened, Contra Costa County Library anticipates
increased usage of collections without a corresponding increase in staffing. To meet increased
service goals and maximize the use of limited resources, the Library has introduced several
technology applications to enhance patron self-service, which permits patrons to checkout materials
without the assistance of library personnel. The purpose of this RFP is to investigate RFID
technology and automated materials handling.
The consultant will conduct an independent evaluation of Contra Costa County Library's circulation
procedures and technology and issue a report detailing whether the use of radio frequency
identification and automated materials handling systems are appropriate to adopt as an alternative
technology for the current barcoding system. The report will address the following in assessing
RFID's major applications:
• Will RFID and Automated Materials Handling reduce the amount of time required to perform
operations such as circulation, inventory control, and shipments between libraries as compared
to our current system? [e.g., staff productivity].
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• Is it sensible, logical and cost effective to purchase and use an Automated Materials Handling
System without RFID implementation?
• What is the cost benefit/analysis or return-on-investment for both RFID and Automated
Materials Handling for the Contra Costa County Library and individual community libraries?
What is the cost to convert a library and its collection to RFID technology?
• Are there recommended ratios for number of self-check machines and size of collections or
circulation? Are there recommended ratios for automated materials handling systems and size
of collection or circulation?
• Do RFID systems provide security for library materials? How is security provided with some
libraries using RFID technology and others using barcodes? How is security provided for
materials checked out in a library using RFID technology and returned to a library using
barcode technology? How strong is the security against"hacking"?
• What is the impact on self-service options for the public [e.g., patron convenience]? How will
the self-checkout process be different with RFID technology from the patron's perspective? Do
the library's existing self-checkout machines work with both bar code and RFID technology for
all formats of material?
• What is the reliability of the technology and the benefits of a higher rate of reliability [e.g.,
security of materials]?
• What is the inventory capability and the benefits of an R.FID automated inventory system [e.g_,
facilitate electronic inventorying and shelf-reading]?
• What are the ergonomic benefits for a staff work environment? Are there any disadvantages?
• What are the privacy issues associated with R.FID technology and what steps should the library
take to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of circulation practices (i.e. data elements to be
stored and not stored)?
• How much staff training will be required?
• Will additional staff be needed to administrate the system?
• What type of continued Vendor service and support will be needed and available?
• Will the RFID system provide daily, weekly, monthly, etc. reporting?
• What are the capacity planning, upgrades, recovery issues (alternatives to system failures
including the mean time between failure of any new RFID integrated system)?
• Proprietarily versus open source; what are the options?
• Does the RFID system maintain audit logs on (un)authorized accesses and what is the capacity
and overhead considerations for auditing functions?
• Will the system proposed be able to maintain individual user accounts and passwords for non-
repudiation purposes?
• Will the system proposed be able to use discretionary 'need to know' access controls for super
user(sysadmin), system and database accesses?
• What are the system and data recovery considerations? Will this require additional human and
technical resources than are currently in place?
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Part 2: RFID Implementation Project
If the Library decides to implement RFID technology, it will do so in phases. The selected bidder,
hereafter referred to as the consultant, working with the library management team, will create this
phased implementation plan.
The RFID system must co-exist with current configuration of barcoding and security equipment,
creating what is called a hybrid system. The- Library now uses a barcoding system with 3M self-
check workstations, including the following:
18 3M self-check workstations at 15 locations
20 3M Tattle Tape security systems at 20 locations
The implementation plan will include, but not be limited to:
• Recommended options, including cost, for a hybrid approach with new libraries planned for
RFID technology and existing libraries utilizing bar code technology. Recommendations should
be provided for all relevant functions, including acquisitions, vendor provided preprocessing,
and intra-library delivery in addition to circulation functions.
• Recommended best practices for ensuring that the hybrid approach is invisible to library
customers, enhances the library's self-service goals, provides security for library materials and
enhances the flow of material among the 23+ community libraries.
• Recommended options, including costs, for a phased implementation to move existing libraries
to RFID technology, if appropriate.
• Recommended timeline for implementation
• A plan to introduce RFID technology to the public and identify the issues associated with the
use of both bar code and RFID from the perspective of library customers
• An analysis of ongoing costs to maintain and support RFID technology and automated materials
handling systems.
Consultant may be asked to assist with the development of a Request for Proposals for an RFID
vendor.
III. Participants
The consultant will be expected to work with a staff task team that will have general oversight
responsibilities for the project.
IV. Project Timeline
January 12,2005 Issue RFP
February 7, 2005 Proposals due
February 2005 Consultant selection process
March 2005 Consultant begins work on Phase I
April 2005 Consultant issues report and preliminary recommendations, Phase 1
May 2005 Board of Supervisors review of recommendations, Phase I
June 2005 Consultant begins work on Phase II
July 2005 Consultant issues report and preliminary recommendations, Phase II
August 2005 Consultant completes final report and recommendations, Phase II
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V. Project Deliverables
The consultant shall provide the deliverables as outlined in Parts 1 and 2 of this RFP and in
accordance with the agreement between the County and the consultant. The County must approve
any deviation from the approved scope of work in advance in writing.
VI. Consultant Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria
Selection Process
Of primary importance in the selection of a consultant will be the overall quality of the proposal as
evidenced by previous accomplishments and a demonstrated willingness to work with County
officials, staff, and the public. Consultants interested in providing these services to the Contra
Costa County Library will prepare a proposal that adheres to the following format:
Table of Contents
Cover letter: Firm name, address, phone number and contact person regarding the proposal, brief
firm history including the consultant's current permanent staff size.
Firm qualifications: Areas of expertise, scope of services provided, relevant experience including
description of each project, role of professional for that project and date completed.
Key personnel: Proposed project management structure, including the project consultant and
individuals that will be assigned to the project.
Project workplan: Describe the project understanding, detailed project approach and methodology.
List specific tasks.
Project schedule: A timeline for completing the project including start date, milestones and target
completion dates.
Costs: Cost of project, including the total hours and hour rates by staff classification, and the
resulting all-inclusive fee for which the requested work will be done for each Phase. Fees must
include all anticipated costs, including travel, per diem, out of pocket expenses and taxes.
References: Five references from clients with similar projects must be submitted along with the
names and telephone numbers of contact persons.
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Evaluation Criteria
The consultant will have extensive experience in the area of library technology planning and
implementation plus a proven ability to work with public agencies, library staff, and the community.
Bidders may be asked to appear for an oral interview.
Proposals will be evaluated and ranked according to the following criteria by a team selected by the
County:
1. Consultant qualifications and recent relevant experience:
• Qualifications of the firm and resume of project consultant
• Recent experience with comparable projects, including a list of all contracts for similar
services
• An understanding of current and future library technology
• Quality of references from previous projects
• Feedback from list references
2. Demonstrated understanding of project requirements:
• Content and thoroughness of the proposal which demonstrates the consultant's
understanding of the task and familiarity with the types of issues applicable to the project
• Understanding of the scope of the work
3. Project approach, work program, and quality assurance program
• Technical approach including how the consultant will conduct the work required, necessary
site visits, information collection, progress reports, etc.
• Detailed approach to completing the project
• Overall quality and responsiveness/completeness of proposal
4. Ability to complete project in a timely manner and costs
• Proposed project schedule, including major tasks and completion dates
• Description of resources, including personnel, to conduct each phase of the project
• Current workload of firm and consultant
• Cost of the project with the total hours and hourly rates by staff classification and the
resulting all-inclusive fee for which the requested work will be done for each phase. Fee
must include all anticipated costs, including travel, per diem, out of pocket expenses, and
taxes.
The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Proposals may be rejected if they
show any alterations of form or contain conditional bids or incomplete bids. The County also
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive any alterations. Nothing in this Request for
Proposal is intended to or shall be interpreted to require acceptance of the lowest-priced proposal,
and the County reserves the right to accept any proposal that best meets the County's needs,
regardless of price. Bidders may be asked to appear for oral interviews.
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Additional Provisions
Consultant agrees that it is an independent contractor and that its officers and employees do not
become employees of the County nor are they entitled to any employee benefits as County
employees as a result of executing an agreement with the County. This RFP or any resulting
contract shall not be construed to create the relationship of agent, partnership, joint venture or
association.
Consultant may not assign or transfer its interest in any agreement with the County, any interest
therein or claim thereunder, without prior written approval of the Board of Supervisors.
The County may terminate any agreement resulting from this RFP at any time by giving the
selected consultant a thirty (30) day written notice of such termination. County may terminate any
agreement at any time, upon 24 hours written notice, upon a material breach of any term of any
agreement by the consultant.
Time is of the essence in each and all the provisions of this RFP and any resulting agreement.
VII. General Requirements
Five (5) copies of the proposal must be received by 5 p.m. on February 7, 2005 at:
Contra Costa County Purchasing
1220 Morello Avenue, Suite 210
Martinez, California 94553
Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.
Questions concerning this RFP and the project should be directed to:
Kevin Berenson, County Purchasing Manager
1220 Morello Avenue, Suite 210
Martinez, California 94553
Telephone: (925)313-7300
Fax: (925)313-7319
E-mail: kbere@gsd.co.contra-costa.ca.us
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