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Oakland Library Software Contract Renewal

Original title: Subject: Innovation Interfaces Contract Renewal From: Oakland Public Library Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Competitive Multiple-Step Solicitation Process, And Awarding A Contract To Innovative Interfaces, Inc. For The Oakland Public Library Integrated Library System, Including Computer Hardware And Software And Maintenance Services, For A Five Year Term In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000)

March 16, 2026

library services government contracts technology infrastructure procurement

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The Frame

What this does

This action secures the continued operation of the Oakland Public Library's digital catalog and management systems through 2031 at a cost of up to $2 million.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Innovative Interfaces, Inc.

The company is awarded a five-year contract for library system services.

Oakland Public Library patrons

Library users will continue to access the library's digital catalog and management systems supported by this vendor.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Oakland City Council has approved a $2 million, five-year contract renewal with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. to maintain the library's computer hardware and software systems. The resolution also waives the standard competitive bidding process for this specific contract.

Key Facts

The City Council approved a contract with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. for library system services.
The contract includes computer hardware, software, and maintenance services.
The contract term is set for five years.
The total cost is not to exceed $2,000,000.
The resolution waives the city's competitive multiple-step solicitation process for this contract.
The resolution was passed during a special concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and City Council.
The item was introduced on February 2, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the competitive bidding process skipped?

The resolution explicitly authorizes a waiver of the for this specific contract.

What does this contract cover?

It covers the Oakland Public Library's , including necessary computer hardware, software, and ongoing maintenance.

Why It Matters

This action secures the continued operation of the Oakland Public Library's digital catalog and management systems through 2031 at a cost of up to $2 million.

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Bidding Waiver

The city opted to bypass standard competitive bidding for a significant $2 million technology contract.

Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Oakland Public Library

Connected Entities

organizationInnovative Interfaces, Inc.“The vendor awarded the contract for library systems.”Map →

organizationOakland Public Library“The department requesting the contract renewal.”Map →

Sources

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