24/25-08 As Needed Moving and Rigging Services Pool

The Lane Community College is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide professional moving services on an as-needed basis. The selected respondents will form a pool of vendors for moving services required for upcoming Bond projects and other campus moving needs. The contract will cover both planned and unplanned furnishings and equipment moving work, which may be scheduled during regular business hours or required on an emergency basis after hours, on weekends, and holidays. The proposer shall provide all equipment and materials essential for the successful completion of each project. A verifiable minimum of three years of relevant experience is a prerequisite for consideration. The contractor must possess a valid State-approved license and maintain adequate insurance coverage. Some key points to consider: • The proposer shall be responsible for providing all equipment and materials essential for the successful completion of each project. • A verifiable minimum of three years of relevant experience is a prerequisite for consideration. • The contractor must possess a valid State-approved license and maintain adequate insurance coverage. • The contract will cover both planned and unplanned furnishings and equipment moving work. • The proposer shall accept assignments only from the LCC Director of Facilities Management & Planning, the Associate Director of FMP, or their designee. • The firm shall accept assignments only if the firm certifies that they can meet the project’s time requirements. • The contract duration is expected to be approximately three years, from May 2025 through June 30, 2028. • The college is free to contract for services with any firms that are members of the pool. • There is no guarantee that all of the firms that are members of the pool will be asked to provide services. • Compensation shall be based on fixed fees or hourly rates not to exceed a stated maximum dollar value. • The college may reject any proposal not in compliance with all prescribed public procurement procedures and requirements. • The college may reject for good cause any or all proposals upon a finding of the college that it is in the public interest to do so. Some benefits of this opportunity include: • The opportunity to work with a reputable educational institution. • The potential for long-term contract work. • The chance to provide a variety of moving services. Some drawbacks of this opportunity include: • The need to provide all equipment and materials essential for the successful completion of each project. • The requirement for a valid State-approved license and adequate insurance coverage. • The uncertainty of being selected for the pool of vendors. Key points to consider when evaluating this opportunity: • The scope of work and the requirements for the contract. • The experience and qualifications required for consideration. • The potential benefits and drawbacks of the opportunity. Some possible services that could be provided under this contract include: • General offices furnishings and boxed materials moving. • Specialty scientific, instrument, and electronic equipment moving. • Large equipment and machinery moving and rigging services. • Move logistics and packing services. • Other specialized moving services.