The LDOE desires to receive services from a depository which can provide: a. consultation with publishers to receive printed school books that have been ordered by the local education agencies (LEAs) seeking to consolidate orders through a central depository; b. delivery of school books ordered by the LEAs to school districts across the state (excluding specialized formats such as Braille, large print, digital, audio, etc.) within required timeframes and ensuring that the books shipped are in good condition; c. physical assistance to publishers in the distribution of books; d. administrative assistance involving recording and maintaining accurate records; e. accurate financial records and accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;