Belle Isle Shelving Move

The Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County is seeking a contractor for the Belle Isle Library Shelving Move project through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #20-023-10. The procurement involves disassembling approximately 202 sections of library shelving, including wood end panels and countertops, from the current Belle Isle Library location at 5501 N. Villa Ave, transporting the shelving to a temporary facility at 3621 NW Expressway, and reassembling the shelving according to a provided layout. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for June 1, 2020, at 10am at the current library location, with bids due on June 8, 2020, at 2:00 PM. Bidders must provide all labor, trucks, and materials for the shelving move, while library staff will be responsible for emptying the shelves prior to the move. The required submission package includes a completed bid proposal, bidder information sheet, executed affidavit, references form, proof of insurance, W-9, and other documentation. The Metropolitan Library System will give preferential consideration to local Oklahoma County vendors if all other bidding factors are equal and the price difference is within 5% or $1,000.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The library reserves the right to award the contract by item or in whole, reject any or all bids, and make a final contract award recommendation to the Library Commission based on the evaluation of the successful bidder's proposal. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the project involves moving shelving from an existing library location to a temporary facility, indicating a planned renovation or relocation effort. The comprehensive equipment plan attached to the bid documents details approximately 200 individual pieces of furniture and equipment across various library spaces, including specialized shelving, chairs, desks, and interactive elements. The attached Equipment Plan for the Belle Isle Temporary Relocation provides a detailed inventory of items to be moved, with specific quantities and types of furnishings for different library areas. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the provided documentation.