Kent Memorial Library Expansion Support

The Kent Library Association, located in Kent, Connecticut (Middlesex County), is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP Solicitation Number 31654) for relocation and storage services to support a renovation and expansion project at Kent Memorial Library. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to prepare the library facility for its upcoming renovation and expansion initiative, with detailed project requirements available on the library's website and the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) website. Key deliverables include relocation services, storage solutions, and associated logistics to facilitate the library's preparation for construction. Prospective vendors must comply with Connecticut's State Prevailing Fair Wage Provisions (C.G.S. 31-53), DAS Contractor Prequalification requirements as applicable, and state and federal guidelines from the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required for all interested vendors. The RFP period runs from August 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM GMT through August 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM GMT, with proposals due by August 18, 2025. Inquiries and submissions should be directed to Sarah Marshall at the Kent Library Association, PO Box 127, 32 N Main Street, Kent, CT 06757, via telephone at 860-927-7361 or email at smarshall@biblio.org.

The Kent Memorial Library project is partially funded by a $2,000,000 grant from the Connecticut State Library, which includes $2 million in state bond funds, making this a publicly funded initiative subject to applicable state regulations and oversight. The Kent Library Association is designated as an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation without specific set-aside restrictions identified in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information has been specified in the RFP materials provided. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, with delivery required on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the project budget context of $2,000,000 in state grant funding provides an indication of the project's scale and available resources for contracting services.