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 Library Smart Cards
Issuance Date - April 27, 2026

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Request for Proposals for Library Smart Cards
  3. Form #4 - Pricing Form
  4. Proposer Response Form
  5. Attachment 1 - Forms
  6. Attachment 2 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions and Insurance
  7. Attachment 3 - Local Law 34


 

Invitation for Bid ("IFB") for System Wide Sewer and Drainage Services(
Issuance Date - March 26, 2026

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Form #6 - Bidder Qualification Response Sheet
  3. Attachment 1 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions and Insurance
  4. Attachment 2 - Local Law 34
  5. Addendum 1
  6. Answers to Questions 4.21.26
  7. Form #4 - Bid Sheet revised 4.21.26
  8. Addendum 2
  9. Invitation for Bid for System Wide Sewer and Drainage Services revised 4.30.26

 

Request for Quotes ("RFQ") for Queens Borough Public Library NetService Communication, Connectivity Services and Internet Service
Issuance Date - January 26, 2026

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Request for Quotes for Queens Borough Public Library NetService Communication, Connectivity Services and Internet Service
  3. Attachment 2 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions and Insurance
  4. Attachment 3 - Local Law 34
  5. Form #3- Scopes 1 and 2 Cost Sheet
  6. Reference Documents
  7. Answers to Questions 1.27.26
  8. Addendum 1
  9. Addendum 2

 

Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for Non-Union Employee Compensation Study
Issuance Date - November 10, 2025

  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. Addendum 1
  6. Request for Proposals for Request for Proposals for Non-Union Employee Compensation Study revised 12.4.25
  7. Form #6 - Pricing revised 12.4.25
  8. Answers to Questions 12.5.25


Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for Audio Visual Installation and Repair and Maintenance Services
Issuance Date - July 31, 2025

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Form #5
  3. Attachment 1 - Forms
  4. Attachment 2 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions and Insurance
  5. Attachment 3 - Local Law 34
  6. Addendum 1
  7. Request for Proposals for Audio Visual Installation and Repair and Maintenance Services revised 8.21.25
  8. Form #6 - Pricing revised 8.21.25
  9. Answers to Questions 8.27.25