New York State Contract Reporter #051045-05

SUNY Fredonia Library Book and Collection Moving Services Solicitation

SUNY Fredonia is seeking experienced vendors to provide specialized book moving services as part of the Reed Library interior rehabilitation project. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia - Managed by University Services office - Scope of Work: - Move approximately 9,000 linear feet of books from Reed Library to Erie Dining Hall - Relocate specialized collections: - 330 linear feet of music scores - 27.93 linear feet of juvenile collection - 10 CD cabinets - 7,303 vinyl records (LPs) - Dismantle and reassemble shelving units in new locations; excess shelving to be moved but not reassembled - Ensure all items remain dry and in call number order - Use equipment suitable for library collections - Requirements: - Bidders must have prior experience moving library collections - Mandatory pre-bid walk-through to assess work parameters - Compliance with New York State diversity goals: MBE 15.90%, WBE 14.10%, SDVOB 6% - Adherence to state certifications and restricted communications rules - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - All contract documents are available electronically

Description

The State University of New York at Fredonia (SUNY Fredonia) is soliciting sealed bids for IFB # 051045-05 to provide book moving services for the Rehab Interior Reed Library surge space. The project involves moving books from two attached buildings that comprise Reed Library, including Main Reed and the Carnahan-Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning (CJC). Bids are due by 2:00 PM local time on August 27, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting/walk-through is required to understand the work parameters. The procurement encourages minority and women business enterprise participation and imposes restrictions on communications during the procurement process.

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