UMass Lowell - Moving Services

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking a comprehensive moving services contractor through a Request for Bid (RFB) numbered LOWADM-2025-0877. The procurement covers moving services for multiple university departments, including relocation of office furnishings, educational equipment, lab furniture and equipment, and residence hall furnishings, with associated packing and unpacking services. Bidders must have a minimum of five years of experience in moving services and provide detailed documentation including pricing sheets, compliance certificates, references, and insurance documentation. The bid opens on 4/7/2025 at 2:00 PM EDT and closes on 4/23/2025 at 5:00 PM EDT, with proposals to be submitted through the UMass Supplier Portal. Evaluation criteria will include price, proposal completeness, and prior experience, with the university reserving the right to award to multiple contractors. The contract term is one year from the award date, with potential for two one-year renewals at the university's discretion. Primary contacts for the bid are William Mannix (WMannix@umassp.edu) and Evanthia Tully (ETully@umassp.edu).

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires extensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability, with specific minimum coverage levels. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the university encourages proposers to consider student internship opportunities and potential sponsorship programs as part of their submission. The prevailing wage schedule indicates hourly rates for various moving-related job classifications, including Moving Helpers at $32.60, Moving Installers at $32.75, and Truck Drivers ranging from $39.90 to $40.05. The pricing sheet suggests a flexible pricing structure with rates for different service times (standard business hours, after-hours, and weekend/holiday moves) and various moving scenarios, indicating potential for significant contract value depending on the university's moving needs across multiple departments and campus locations.