Description A&F IT intends to procure the Quartex Digital Asset Management and Digital Collections Platform, a cloud-hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) solution designed to manage, preserve and publish digital collections. The platform supports the State Library’s mission to provide secure, resilient, accessible and scalable public access to irreplaceable Commonwealth digital assets. Scope and key capabilities include: Cloud-hosted digital asset management enabling ingestion, organization, curation and long-term preservation without specialized on-premise IT infrastructure. Accessibility alignment (WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA) supporting ADA and Section 508 requirements. Ongoing accessibility roadmap and VPATs, including regular audits and continuous compliance improvements. Assistive technology support, including screen readers, ARIA tagging and high-contrast options. Advanced discovery and engagement tools, including full-text search, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR). Multi-site publishing capability, supporting a single repository with configurable metadata, branding, and user experience across multiple digital collection sites. IIIF (International Image Interoperability Framework) support for enhanced image viewing and accessibility. Professional services and support, including platform build-out, migration, metadata management and ongoing technical support from AM Quartex specialists. The platform is offered on a subscription basis, inclusive of secure hosting, routine feature updates, and participation in AM Quartex’s global user community.
