Final 5-2026R 2nd Solicitation Willingboro Township RFP Packet Library Relocation Support

The Township of Willingboro, New Jersey is requesting proposals for professional library relocation support services for the Willingboro Public Library, with sealed proposals due October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held October 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at 220 Willingboro Way, Willingboro, NJ 08046.

The scope encompasses packing and reloading approximately 100,371 library volumes onto carts for in-house storage during phased flooring work; disassembly and reassembly of approximately 525 sections of library shelving; disassembly, relocation, and reassembly of office contents, furniture, and equipment; and project coordination and phasing to minimize disruption to library operations. The facility is approximately 44,000 square feet. The contractor must maintain collection order and security, prevent loss or damage, protect shelving components and hardware, provide all labor, supervision, carts, dollies, hand trucks, protective materials, and packing supplies, and coordinate with the Township, library staff, and flooring contractor.

The contract term extends for the duration necessary to complete services, provided terms remain substantially unchanged and there is no substantial increase over an initial twelve-month period. Proposers must comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable and provide general liability insurance of one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars aggregate, professional liability of one million dollars minimum, and automotive liability of one million dollars combined single limit, with the Township named as additional insured. A bid bond or certified check equal to ten percent of the bid amount, not to exceed twenty thousand dollars, is required with submission.

Evaluation criteria are proposed approach and phasing (30%), project management and schedule (20%), relevant public-sector or library experience (20%), staffing qualifications and resources (15%), and cost (15%). Questions were due October 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with addenda issued by October 13, 2026. Proposals must be submitted in one original hardcopy, one copy, and one electronic copy on USB drive, each color-tabbed and numbered, to the Township's Office of Purchasing at 1 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Willingboro, NJ 08046.