Moving and Storage Services - Art Museum Collection

The University (or museum) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive moving and storage services for its art museum collection. The work includes detailed packing, climate‑controlled temporary storage for one year, and coordinated relocation back to the museum. The schedule spans from October 2026 (packing and move‑out) through September 30 2027 (return relocation completion). Contractors must attend a mandatory site‑visit on August 13 2026 and respond to any questions by August 20 2026. Proposals are due September 8 2026. • Scope: packing, crating, and protective handling of valuable artworks • Temporary climate‑controlled storage (Oct 2026 – Sep 2027) • Transportation to and from storage location • Coordination with museum staff for safe re‑installation • Mandatory pre‑proposal site visit (August 13, 2026) • Submission deadline: September 8, 2026, 2 p.m. EST • Award expected September 25, 2026 • Project duration: approximately 12 months