Cofrin Library move of collections materials

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is soliciting competitive bids for moving services to relocate library collections materials from Cofrin Library to the newly constructed CTEC Building on the UW-Green Bay campus. This procurement is structured as a one-year contract with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026, though the actual physical relocation of materials will not commence until the university obtains occupancy of the CTEC Building, which is forecasted for spring 2027. The solicitation requires bidders to provide comprehensive moving services for library collections, with key deliverables including the safe and organized transportation and placement of materials in the new facility. A mandatory site visit is required for all prospective bidders and will take place on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the plaza level (2nd floor) of Cofrin Library; interested parties must notify Paula Ganyard at ganyard@uwgb.edu to confirm attendance. The bid submission deadline is May 28, 2026, and all responses must be submitted through the online bidding portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin (ShopUW+ Event Number 2026-GRBFAC-01322-RFB). The specific evaluation criteria and required qualifications for vendors have not been detailed in the available information but would typically include experience with library collections moving, insurance coverage, equipment capabilities, and project timeline feasibility.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories, suggesting this is an open competitive solicitation available to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available information. Similarly, no specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in this summary, which is typical for competitive bid solicitations where pricing is a primary evaluation factor. Bidders should consult the complete solicitation documents on the ShopUW+ platform for detailed specifications regarding budgetary parameters, technical requirements, and any other organizational restrictions that may apply to this procurement.