The Library's goal is to optimally and economically procure goods, services, and other requirements at advantageous terms that meet our schedules and applicable procurement guidelines. As determined by the Library, the Library may utilize solicitation tools of Invitation for Bid, Request for Proposal, and Request for Information.

Purchase Orders:

The Queens Public Library's General Terms and Conditions for Purchase Orders can be accessed here - QPL General Terms and Conditions for Purchase Orders


QPL Disparity Study:

Are you a business owner in the Queens area? Have you done business with QPL, or are you interested in working with the Library? We invite you to share your business experiences with us by participating in a comprehensive Disparity Study. Learn More: queenslibrarydisparitystudy.com


Solicitations:

To view and download a solicitation, click on the specific solicitation of interest and download all related documents.


Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for Temporary Staffing and Candidate Search Services
Issuance Date - December 17, 2024

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Request for Proposals for Temporary Staffing and Candidate Search Services
  3. Attachment 1 - Forms
  4. Attachment 2 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions and Insurance
  5. Attachment 3 - Local Law 34
  6. Form #6
  7. Answers to Questions 12.20.24

Invitation for Bid (“IFB”) for Integrated Pest Management and Pest Control Services
Issuance Date - September 18, 2024

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Invitation for Bid for Integrated Pest Management and Pest Control Services
  3. Form #4 - Pricing Sheet
  4. Form #6 - Bidder Qualifications Responses
  5. Attachment 1 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions
  6. Attachment 2 - Local Law 34
  7. Answers to Questions 10.16.24

Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for Furniture and Shelving Dealer and Moving Services
Issuance Date - August 15, 2024

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Attachment 1 - Forms
  3. Attachment 2 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions and Insurance
  4. Attachment 3 - Local Law 34
  5. Form #6
  6. Addendum 1
  7. Request for Proposals for Furniture and Shelving Dealer and Moving Services revised 08.23.24
  8. Answers to Questions 08.23.24

Invitation for Bid (“IFB”) for System Wide Plumbing Services To be Awarded to Multiple Firms
Issuance Date - July 22, 2024

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Invitation for Bid for System Wide Plumbing Services To be Awarded to Multiple Firms
  3. Form #4 - Pricing Sheet
  4. Form #6 - Bidder Qualifications Responses
  5. Attachment 1 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions
  6. Attachment 2 - Local Law 34
  7. Answers to Questions 08.06.24

Request for Information (“RFI”) to obtain information about the Provision of Gift Cards, Bank Cards and Store Cards
Issuance Date - April 4, 2024

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Request for Information for the Provision of Gift Cards, Bank Cards and Store Cards

Invitation for Bid (“IFB”) for Electrician A and Electrician M Requirements System Wide Services To be Awarded to Multiple Firms
Issuance Date - March 19, 2024

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Invitation for Bid for Electrician A and Electrician M Requirements System Wide Services To be Awarded to Multiple Firms
  3. Bidder Qualifications Responses
  4. Form #4 - Pricing Sheet
  5. Attachment 1 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions
  6. Attachment 2 - Local Law 34

Invitation for Bid (“IFB”) for System Wide Plumbing Services to be awarded to multiple firms
Issuance Date - January 12, 2024

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Invitation for Bid for System Wide Plumbing Services
  3. Bidder Qualifications Responses
  4. Form #4 - Bid Sheet
  5. Attachment 1 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions
  6. Attachment 2 - Local Law 34
  7. Answers to Questions 02.07.24
  8. Addendum 1


Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for Central Food and Beverage Retail Service
Issuance Date - July 19, 2023

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Request for Proposals for Central Food and Beverage Retail Service
  3. Attachment 1 - Forms
  4. Attachment 2 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions and Insurance
  5. Attachment 3 - Local Law 34
  6. Attachment 4 - Early Design Document
  7. Answers to Questions 8.9.23