Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #25RAL0091
SUNY Buffalo Library Collection Moving Services for Lockwood Memorial Library Renovation
Posted
April 21, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
25RAL0091
NAICS
484210
SUNY Buffalo is seeking a contractor to provide professional library collection moving services in support of the Lockwood Memorial Library renovation project. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), SUNY Buffalo, University Libraries - Scope of Work: - Relocate approximately 650,000 library items from Lockwood Memorial Library to up to five on- and off-campus locations - Includes double-barcoding and preparation for storage in the Libraries Annex, a high-density off-site facility - Materials must be prepared for management using the CaiaSoft library storage system (Harvard Model) - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid site visit - Participation goals: 15.9% Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), 14.1% Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Locations: - University at Buffalo North Campus, University Libraries, Buffalo, NY 14260 - Up to five on- and off-campus locations in Buffalo, NY
Description
The University at Buffalo Libraries is seeking a contractor to provide professional library collection moving services in support of the renovation of the Lockwood Memorial Library starting in 2027. The contractor will be responsible for relocating approximately 650,000 items to up to five on- and off-campus locations, including preparation for storage in a high-density off-site facility. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for May 18, 2026, and bids are due by June 22, 2026. The solicitation includes specific goals for minority and veteran-owned business participation.