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Fiero Code

Fiero Code: Learn-to-code software Learn computer programming skills through a series of quick tutorials and gamified projects! Choose from a variety of “workouts” and “missions” as you learn to build websites, video games, phone apps, animations, and more. Plus, explore career opportunities in computer programming, start your own project in the Create module, or join a live coding challenge.

The Fiero Code software provides an accessible, easy-to-navigate coding journey geared toward youth ages 8–18, but adults can enjoy Fiero Code, too! It’s a great, low-commitment way for all ages to learn and practice their coding skills, and more adult-focused content for career-building is coming soon.

Coding languages include:

  • CSS
  • HTML
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Scratch
  • SQL

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An e-mail and valid Bullitt County Public Library card are required to set up your account.

Would you like to join a Code Club or other coding-related programs?

Let us know!

Not convinced Fiero Code is right for you?

Here are just a few of the benefits of learning to code with Fiero Code:

  • Project-Based Learning
    Coders have numerous opportunities to build real-world websites, video games, apps, animations, and more from scratch.
  • Story-Based Learning & Gamification
    Make learning fun to stay engaged and achieve the outcome you want. Maintain progress with Streaks and Top Projects—and don’t forget to level-up your personal avatar. As you complete each Fiero Code workout and mission, you’ll unlock gear and other items to customize your avatar. 
  • Maker & Robotics
    Experience the thrill of coding a robot and use with devices including Ozobot, Sphero, Raspberry Pi, and Makey Makey. 
  • Self-Guided / Self-Paced
    Be empowered! With Fiero Code, you can choose the projects and topics that interest you and do it at your own pace. H    op from discipline to discipline and from tutorials to projects (and back again) with ease.
  • Support from Fiero Code
    With a built-in discussion board moderated by Fiero Code coders and staff, you will never be left without support. 

September 29, 2023: Architectural and Design Services (Hillview Branch Library)

Expired 9/29/23

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: ARCHITECTURAL & DESIGN SERVICES (HILLVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY)

Bullitt County Public Library is seeking statements of qualifications from interested architectural firms to provide professional services for the expansion and renovation of the Hillview Branch Library location. Statements of qualifications must include a final, detailed plan with appropriate pre-bid documents and estimated cost for the expansion, renovation, and modernization of the Hillview Branch Library on its existing site at 155 Terry Boulevard in Hillview, KY. Plans should address emerging service patterns as well as the needs of the community and library staff.

Sealed qualification packets must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville no later than 1:00 PM EST on Friday, September 29, 2023. Any packets arriving after 1:00 PM EST will be marked late and will not be considered for selection.

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Schedule

  • August 28, 2023: RFQ e-mailed to a distribution list and placed on the Library’s website (bcplib.org)
  • September 21, 2023: Deadline to submit questions
  • September 22, 2023: Final responses to questions posted on the Library’s website
  • September 29, 2023: Proposal due by 1:00 PM EST
  • October 9, 2023: Short-listed firms notified
  • Late October 2023: Finalists interviews
  • Early November 2023: Finalist notified and begin contract negotiations per KRS 45A.370

The Library’s goal is that the firm(s) with whom a contract is successfully negotiated will begin work immediately. The Library reserves the right to change this schedule at any time for any reason.

Questions

Every effort has been made to include enough information within this RFQ to enable consultants to prepare a response that thoroughly and fairly represents their respective capabilities to meet the Library’s requirements. If there are questions concerning the contents of this document, the Library is willing to respond in as timely a manner as possible. All questions and inquiries must be submitted by close of business on September 21, 2023. All questions, inquiries, and answers will be posted in the FAQs below by close of business on September 23, 2023.

Submit all questions and inquiries via e-mail to:
Tara O’Hagan, Library Director
E-mail address: [email protected]
Begin Subject line: RFQ#BCPL23-01

All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be in writing or via e-mail to Tara O’Hagan ([email protected]) by September 22, 2023.

FAQs & Inquiries

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Contact Us: Marissa Cremeans

We’re sorry! Marissa is no longer the Teen & Adult Event Planner for our Hillview location. Please direct any questions you have about Hillview’s scheduled teen and adult events to Keri Phillips.

Contact Us: Keri Phillips

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Contact Us: Lebanon Junction Branch Library, Assistant Manager

Use this form to send questions or comments to Susan Dones, the assistant branch manager at Lebanon Junction Branch Library.

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Contact Us: Haleigh Wells

Use this form to send questions or comments to Haleigh, a teen services programmer at Central Library. You can also contact her by phone at 543-7675 ext. 2558.

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Contact Us: Becki Huml

Use this form to send questions or comments to Becki Huml, the Learning Coordinator for Bullitt County Public Library.

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SummerQuest Survey 2023

We need your help planning for SummerQuest 2024! As we look forward to next year’s program, we’d love to hear what you did (or didn’t) love about your 2023 SummerQuest experience. We appreciate any feedback are are willing to share.

August 22, 2023: Carpet, Upholstery & Tile Cleaning/Sealing (Selected Locations)

Expired 8/22/23

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: CARPET, UPHOLSTERY & TILE CLEANING/SEALING (SELECTED LOCATIONS)

Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and tile cleaning/sealing at the Hillview, Lebanon Junction, and Mt. Washington branch libraries. The time frame for the work to begin will be August 28, 2023 and continue through October 27, 2023. The work must be completed within 7 days of commencement.

Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, August 22nd. 

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March 21, 2023: Lawn Care & Landscaping

Expired 3/21/23

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING

Bullitt County Public Library is seeking proposals from qualified lawn care and landscaping contractors to provide bids for a 12-month service period to begin April 1, 2023. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals per location for any or all of the following facilities: Central Library in Shepherdsville, Hillview Branch Library, Lebanon Junction Branch Library, Mt. Washington Branch Library, Nichols Branch Library, the Dorothea Stottman Annex in Hillview, and the former Ridgway Memorial Library location in Shepherdsville. Sealed proposals must be received at Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, March 21st.

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March 16, 2023: Interior Painting (Lebanon Junction Branch)

Expired 3/16/23

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERIOR PAINTING FOR LEBANON JUNCTION BRANCH

Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for interior painting for the Lebanon Junction Branch Library located at 11382 S. Preston Highway, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. The timeframe for the work to begin will be March 17, 2023 and continue through June 19, 2023. The work must be completed within 30 days of commencement.

Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, March 16th. Proposals and questions should be directed to Curtis Flaherty, Facilities Manager, at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail). The public bid opening will take place directly after the submission deadline.

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February 28, 2023: Eave Improvement (Lebanon Junction Branch)

Expired 2/28/23

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: EAVE IMPROVEMENT FOR LEBANON JUNCTION BRANCH

Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a the improvement of the eave, gutters, and downspouts at the Lebanon Junction Branch Library located at 11382 S. Preston Highway, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky.  The timeframe for the work to begin will be March 1, 2023 and continue through June 30, 2023.  The work will need to be completed within 60 days of commencement.

Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, February 28th. Proposals and questions should be directed to Curtis Flaherty, Facilities Manager, at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail). The public bid opening will take place directly after the submission deadline.

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Contact Us: Mat Carnell

Use this form to send questions or comments to Mat Carnell, our Digital Media Lab Assistant. Mat also oversees art exhibit bookings for Central Library and occasionally fills in at the Maker Lab. Contact Mat via phone at 543-7675 ext. 2013.

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Contact Us: Maker Lab Team

Use this form to send questions or comments to our Maker Lab team at Central Library or call 502-543-7675 ext. 2013.

You can also contact our lab assistants directly if you need to speak to a particular instructor:

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  • If you are interested in scheduling certification training, please include the equipment you are interested in along with your preferred day(s) of the week and time of day. Allen or Gabe will respond to set up an appointment as soon as their schedules allow.
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    Accepted file types: pdf, dox, docx, Max. file size: 300 MB, Max. files: 3.

    Contact Us: Nikki Bray

    Use this form to send questions or comments to Nikki, the programmer at our Lebanon Junction location.

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    February 7, 2023: Interior Painting (Lebanon Junction Branch)

    Expired 2/7/23

    REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERIOR PAINTING FOR LEBANON JUNCTION BRANCH

    Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for interior painting for the Lebanon Junction Branch Library located at 11382 S. Preston Highway, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. The timeframe for the work to begin will be February 8, 2023 and continue through May 27, 2023. The work must be completed within 28 days of commencement.

    Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, February 7th. Proposals and questions should be directed to Curtis Flaherty, Facilities Manager, at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail). The public bid opening will take place directly after the submission deadline.

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    December 15, 2022: Interior Painting (Lebanon Junction Branch)

    Expired 12/15/22

    REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERIOR PAINTING FOR LEBANON JUNCTION BRANCH

    Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for interior painting for the Lebanon Junction Branch Library located at 11382 South Preston Highway, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. The timeframe for the work to begin will be January 3, 2023 and continue through May 24, 2023. The work must be completed within 28 days of commencement.

    Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Thursday, December 15th. Proposals and questions should be directed to Curtis Flaherty, Facilities Manager, at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail). The public bid opening will take place directly after the submission deadline.

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    January 19, 2023: Internet Access via Leased Lit Fiber (Kiosk)

    Expired 1/19/23

    REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Internet Access via Leased Lit Fiber

    The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for Internet Access to cover a period beginning February 1, 2023, and continuing for at least 12 months. BCPL seeks vendors to provide between 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps of internet access, with installation and fees for 5 static IP addresses to service the Ridgway Memorial Library Kiosk in Shepherdsville.

    The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2023–24 funding year. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN/Form 498 ID), or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at https://www.usac.org/e-rate. Sealed proposals must be received at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, no later than 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

    Internet Leased Fiber Q&A

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    ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Louisville Courier-Journal

    ProQuest Historical Newspapers This local, historical newspaper source provides genealogists, researchers, and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts from the Louisville Courier-Journal and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society, and events of the time. Available content spans from 1830 through 2000, including not only articles but also editorials, comics, obituaries, classifieds, legal notices, and more. For researchers seeking an authoritative, regional perspective on national and international events, as well as local perspectives on community news, the full-text, digitized pages of this newspaper (1830–2000) are a valuable resource in a variety of fields including history, political science, African-American studies, and genealogy.

    Relevant focus areas include:

    • African American Studies
    • Agriculture
    • American History
    • Culture
    • Economics
    • Genealogy
    • Government
    • History
    • Industrialization
    • Political Science
    • Sports
    • The US Civil War

    Your library barcode will be required for remote access.

    Explore ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Louisville Courier-Journal

    October 31, 2022: Snow & Ice Removal

    10/31/22

    REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: SNOW & ICE REMOVAL

    Bullitt County Public Library (“the Library”) will be issuing a contract for snow and ice removal for the coming winter season. The timeframe will be November 9, 2022 through May 8, 2023. The Library will be accepting bids that cover all library properties, including the Library’s Annex building. Contractors are invited to submit itemized proposals.

    Sealed proposals must be received at the Central Library in Shepherdsville by 12:00 PM (noon) on Monday, October 31st. Proposals and questions should be directed to Curtis Flaherty, Facilities Manager, at Central Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail). The public bid opening will take place directly after the submission deadline.

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    Newspapers.com– World Collections

    Newspapers.com–World Collections Powered by Ancestry and distributed by ProQuest, Newspapers.com– World Collections provides online access to 4,000+ historical newspapers.

    Dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s, the database contains full runs and portions of runs of well-known regional and state titles as well as small local newspapers from the United States and other countries.  It offers invaluable content for researchers, historians, genealogists, teachers, and students. With ongoing updates and new issues continually being added, there’s always more to be discovered.

    Features include:

    • Find newspapers by country, state, and city
    • Discover interesting clipping from other users or create and save your own
    • Link clippings to your family trees on Ancestry.com
    • Set Search Alerts to automatically run your search on newly added newspapers
    • Follow a paper’s “page” or another user’s profile to catch new discoveries related to your own research

    Explore Newspapers.com— World Collections

    Contact Us: Hillview Teen/Adult Programmer

    This Teen/Adult programmer position is currently open. Until the position is filled, please contact Destiny about any questions you have regarding teen and adult programs at our Hillview location.

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    Celebrate Spring

    Let BCPL help you celebrate Earth Day in a meaningful way!

    From the bustling activity of spring cleaning to the weather warm-up, spring is the season of renewal. Flowers bloom, wildlife prospers, and spirits lift. BCPL wants to help you enjoy the season to its fullest, beginning with sharing a variety of programs and resources all about protecting and appreciating nature. From gardening events to upcycled crafts to an online Ecology 101 course, we’ve got you covered!

    Earth, Nature & Gardening Activities

    Plus….

    • Follow our progress as the wildflower garden at Nichols Branch Library blooms, and take a peek at our bee hives as they come out of dormancy. (No worries, we’ll have binoculars available!)
    • Visit the Spring/Wind garden at Central Library. We can’t wait for our seasonal plants to start popping up.
    • Enjoy themed scavenger hunts at our Hillview and Mt. Washington locations.
    • Browse our Earth Day, spring, and/or gardening displays at all locations to discover inspiring reads for the season.

    Recommended Resources

    Contact Us: Library Administration

    Use this form to send questions or comments to BCPL's Administration Team.

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    February 22, 2022: Network Upgrades

    2/22/22

    REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INTERNET ACCESS VIA LEASED LIT FIBER

    The Bullitt County Public Library (“BCPL”) in Bullitt County, Kentucky, is now accepting proposals for Leased Lit Fiber bundled with Internet Access to cover the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027. The services requested in this document are part of the E-rate filing for BCPL for the 2022–23 funding year and are necessary for enhancing Internet access at our branches. All bids must include the Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) or the bid will be disqualified. Information about the E-rate program can be found at www.usac.org/e-rate.

    Sealed proposals will be received in person or by mail/other shipper to the Contact Person: Joe Schweiss, Executive Director, at the Ridgway Memorial Library, 127 N. Walnut Street, PO Box 99 (only if using USPS), Shepherdsville, KY, 40165, until 5:00 PM EST, February 21, 2022. Only signed paper copies of proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted by electronic means (e.g., fax or e-mail).

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