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


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 - November 15, 2022

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Request for Proposals for Library Smart Cards
  3. Attachment 1 - Forms
  4. Attachment 2 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions and Insurance
  5. Attachment 3 - Local Law 34
  6. Answers to Questions 11.23.22

Invitation for Bid: Mitchell Linden Community Library Expansion
Issuance Date - October 14, 2022

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Attachment 1 - General Terms and Conditions
  3. Attachment 2 - Mitchell Linden Community Library General Conditions
  4. Attachment 3 - Local Law 34
  5. Addendum 1
  6. Invitation for Bid: Mitchell Linden Community Library Expansion rev 11.14.22
  7. Answers to Questions 11.14.22

Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for Audit Services
Issuance Date - September 23, 2022

  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. Addendum 2
  7. Addendum 3
  8. Addendum 4
  9. Addendum 5
  10. Answers to Questions 11.1.22
  11. Request for Proposals for Audit Services rev 11.1.22
  12. Audit Services - Pricing Sheet rev 11.1.22

Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the Creation and Administration of a Direct Response Fundraising Program
Issuance Date - September 22, 2022

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Attachment 1 - Forms
  3. Attachment 2 - Queens Borough Public Library - General Terms and Conditions and Insurance
  4. Addendum 1
  5. Creation and Administration of a Direct Response Fundraising Program - Pricing Sheet
  6. Request for Proposals for the Creation and Administration of a Direct Response Fundraising Program revised 10.04.22
  7. Answers to Questions 10.12.22

Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for Architectural Design Services
Issuance Date - September 16, 2022

  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. Addendum 2
  7. Request for Proposals for Architectural Design Services revised 9.30.22
  8. Answers to Questions 10.04.22
  9. Addendum 3
  10. Architectural Design Services - Pricing Sheet rev 10.18.22

Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for Engineering Design Services
Issuance Date - September 15, 2022

  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. Engineering Design Services - Pricing Sheet
  7. Addendum 2
  8. Request for Proposals for Engineering Design Services revised 9.30.22
  9. Answers to Questions 09.29.22

Invitation for Bid: Laurelton Community Library HVAC Project
Issuance Date - July 11, 2022

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Attachment 1 - General Terms and Conditions
  3. Attachment 2 - Laurelton Community Library General Conditions 7.19.22
  4. Attachment 3 - Local Law 34
  5. Addendum 1
  6. Invitation for Bid: Laurelton Community Library HVAC Project rev 7.18.22
  7. Answers to Questions 08.02.22

Request for Quotes: Unemployment Insurance Claims Services
Issuance Date - June 29, 2022

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Request for Quotes: Unemployment Insurance Claims Services
  3. Addendum 1
  4. Answers to Questions 07.20.22

Request for Information (“RFI”) for Digital Asset Management System
Issuance Date - June 2, 2022

  1. Cover Letter rev6.30.22
  2. Addendum 1
  3. Request for Information: Digital Asset Management System rev 6.30.22
  4. Attachment 1 QPL usage scenarios

Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for Disparity Study Consulting Services
Issuance Date - February 3, 2022

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Request for Proposals for Disparity Study Consulting 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. Answers to Questions 02.22.22