Moving and Storage of The West Orange Public Library

The Township of West Orange is seeking sealed bids for the moving and storage services of the West Orange Public Library. The project involves two phases: moving contents from the current library location at 46 Mt. Pleasant Avenue to a newly renovated facility at 10 Rooney Circle, and potentially storing items. The move must commence no later than March 1, 2023, and be completed by March 15, 2023. Bidders must demonstrate successful experience in moving libraries, including books, media, and pianos, and provide proof of qualifications and three references. A mandatory vendor walk-through was scheduled for February 1, 2023. Bidders are required to comply with New Jersey's public contracting laws, including equal employment opportunity provisions and business registration. Phase 1 involves moving specified library content, including approximately 117,000 books, audio-visual materials, a Steinway piano, and various equipment to the new location. Bidders must also provide quotes for climate-controlled storage, either within West Orange (provided by the township) or offsite (provided by the mover). Phase 2 will involve moving items from storage to the new facility once construction is complete, with a tentative timeline of May 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, and the Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids.