DC Public Library's (DCPL's) Office of Procurement aims to provide value added professional procurement services to meet agency goals while promoting an open and fair competitive process for the acquisition of services and goods, to the greatest extent possible. They are committed to acting, in accordance with best practices and all legal and statutory requirements, as a leader among service providers - recognized for innovative and high-quality, cost-effective approaches to meeting and exceeding internal and external customers' expectations.
DCPL's procurement team purchases services and goods for all 26 library locations within the District of Columbia. While DCPL has independent procurement authority, it follows both the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 and Title 27 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (27 DCMR). The procurement team works diligently to provide value-added internal and external customer support, while simultaneously expanding procurement opportunities for certified business enterprises (CBEs) and all other interested contractors. DCPL Procurement acquires a wide array of procurements for services and goods, ranging from capital construction services to office supplies and furniture to a myriad of facilities management services. Year to date, DCPL Procurement has acquired over $21M in services, goods and construction.
For additional questions, please contact Tornia Harrison (Director, Office of Procurement) at 202-727-1548 or at tornia.harrison1@dc.gov
Solicitations and Contracts
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Snow and Ice Removal Services - Solicitation No. DCPL-2027-R-0002
The DC Public Library is seeking the services of multiple contractors to provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, vehicles, and labor necessary to perform snow and ice removal services to twenty-one (21) public libraries on an as needed basis. Interested vendors must attend the mandatory pre-proposal conference in order to be considered for contract award.
Sole Source Procurement for FY27 Books from Birth Program for Contract No. DCPL-2027-C-0001
DCPL seeks to award a sole source contract to Dollywood Foundation to provide implementation and support of the DC Public Libraries Books from Birth program, which distributes one (1) age-appropriate children’s book per month to each registered child from birth to age five (5) in the District of Columbia.
Construction Services for the Renovation of Shaw Neighborhood Library – DCPL-2025-C-0042
The District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) Office of Procurement, on behalf of the Office of Capital Planning and Construction, awarded Contract No. DCPL-2025-C-0042 to provide construction services for the renovation of Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Neighborhood Library.
Janitorial and Supplemental Services at DC Neighborhood Libraries – DCPL-2026-C-0014
The District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) Office of Procurement, on behalf of the Office of Facilities Management, awarded Contract No. DCPL-2026-C-0014 to provide janitorial and supplemental services at DC neighborhood libraries.
Predevelopment and Concept Design Services for the Chevy Chase Library & Community Center Redevelopment Project - Contract No. DCPL-2026-C-0033
The District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are advancing the redevelopment of the Chevy Chase Library & Community Center site located at 5625 Connecticut Avenue NW. The project will deliver a new full-service neighborhood library, a new DPR recreation center, and associated mixed use residential and retail development as part of a coordinated public-private partnership redevelopment effort.
Landscape Maintenance and Supplemental Landscaping Services – DCPL-2026-C-0028
The District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) Office of Procurement, on behalf of the Office of Facilities Management, awarded Contract No. DCPL-2026-C-0028 to provide landscape maintenance and supplemental landscaping services in DC public libraries.
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Landscape Remodeling at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Solicitation No. DCPL-2026-R-0032 (CANCELLED)
The DC Public Library is seeking an experienced contractor to furnish labor, supervision, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide landscape remodeling at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library.
Upgrade of Community Business Centers – DCPL-2026-C-0011
The District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) Office of Procurement, on behalf of the Office of Communications, awarded Contract No. DCPL-2026-C-0011 to upgrade the community business centers by installing audiovisual and video teleconferencing (AV/VTC) solution in DC public libraries.