The University of Rhode Island is looking for an experienced moving company with a minimum of (5) years' experience. This scope of work consists of a multiyear service contract for the moving and disposal of equipment and furniture. Some of the work may involve moving heavy, dirty, irregularly shaped, and/or delicate equipment. Some buildings are without air conditioning or elevators. All services primarily take place at the University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus; however, they may also take place at the Feinstein Providence Campus, Nursing Education Center Providence Campus, Narragansett Bay Campus, W. Alton Jones Campus, East Farm and Peckham Farm on an as needed basis. Assigned work will be generated from the Central Receiving Department. The moving vendor will report to a Warehouse Supervisor at the Central Receiving Warehouse. Charges are to be made on a time and equipment basis. One crew will consist of (1) foreman, (2) men/women and (1) truck. The truck must be a 24ft box truck with a heavy-duty hydraulic lift gate that has a 5,000 lb. capacity. Any additional men/women will not be considered part of a crew unless a second truck is requested with a hydraulic lift gate. Personal vehicles for transportation to job sites are not considered additional trucks.
