Moving Public Records to New Warehouse

The City of Fort Myers is seeking a qualified moving contractor to relocate its public‑records inventory from a storage facility at 2235 Colonial Blvd to a newly‑built records warehouse at 2801 Michigan Ave. The work involves handling roughly 5,500 banker’s boxes and 700 large plan boxes (total estimated weight 30‑70 lb per box), loading them onto the contractor’s trucks, transporting them a short distance, and unloading/stacking them in the new warehouse (no shelving required, max three boxes high). The contractor must provide all labor, equipment (trucks, dollies, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.), and insurance, and must coordinate scheduling with the City. The move is slated for October 2026, with a pre‑submission meeting on September 23, a question deadline of September 28, and final quote submission by September 30. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible quote, provided it stays below the $100 k competitive‑bid threshold. • Relocate ~5,500 banker’s boxes (≈15"x12"x10", 3‑25 lb each) and ~700 plan boxes (≈24"x24"x36", 30‑70 lb each). • Perform loading, transport, and unloading; stack boxes no higher than three high; no shelving required. • Provide all personnel, trucks, and material‑handling equipment; City supplies no equipment. • Coordinate access to 24‑hour public storage and to the new warehouse (currently under remodel). • Submit a lump‑sum quote including labor, equipment, fuel, insurance, overhead, and any other costs. • Must hold a valid Florida contractor license and meet background, financial, and insurance requirements. • Pre‑bid meeting (non‑mandatory) on September 23, 2026; questions due September 28; final quote due September 30, 2026.