Request for Qualifications Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E) Vendor
Tipton CountyCounty · Covington, TN- Due
- Mar 13, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 13, 2025
- Primary contact
- Jamie Stafford
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Tipton County Schools is seeking qualifications from vendors to plan, supply, and install furniture, fixtures, and equipment for two new schools: New Covington Elementary School and New Covington Middle School. The project includes programming, schematic design, design development, and final FF&E documentation.
FF&E plan, FF&E cost estimates, FF&E lead times, preliminary furniture selections, material swatch samples, samples and mockups of furniture, showroom or site visit tour of furniture products, final FF&E plans, final FF&E package with furniture specifications, final FF&E quotes, installation schedule.
Summary
Tipton County Schools is seeking qualifications from vendors to plan, supply, and install furniture, fixtures, and equipment for two new schools: New Covington Elementary School and New Covington Middle School.
The project includes programming, schematic design, design development, and final FF&E documentation.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- FF&E plan
- FF&E cost estimates
- FF&E lead times
- Preliminary furniture selections
- Material swatch samples
- Samples and mockups of furniture
- Showroom or site visit tour of furniture products
- Final FF&E plans
- Final FF&E package with furniture specifications
- Final FF&E quotes
- Installation schedule
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Company Profile
- Project References
- Fee Process Proposal
- Required Checklist/Signature Page
- Conflicts of Interest
- Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Certification
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension And Other Responsibility Matters
- Non-Boycott Of Israel Certification
- Iran Divestment Act Certification
- Submit to
- Jamie Stafford, Special Projects Coordinator, Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019
- Scope location
- Covington, TN
- Projected sq ft
- NaN sq ft
- Reported agency
- Tipton County Schools
Questions about this RFSOQ
How do I respond to this RFSOQ from Tipton County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 13, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Jamie Stafford, Special Projects Coordinator, Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019. For questions, contact Jamie Stafford.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFSOQ?
Most government agencies, including Tipton County in TN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFSOQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jamie Stafford. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: FF&E plan, FF&E cost estimates, FF&E lead times, preliminary furniture selections, material swatch samples, samples and mockups of furniture, showroom or site visit tour of furniture products, final FF&E plans, final FF&E package with furniture specifications, final FF&E quotes, installation schedul. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Tipton County?
All active and historical solicitations from Tipton County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Tipton County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFSOQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Company Profile, Project References, Fee Process Proposal, Required Checklist/Signature Page, Conflicts of Interest, Certification Regarding Lobbying, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Certification, Certi. Review the full document from Tipton County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Covington, TN. The total projected area is 97000 sq. ft. (Elementary) and 103,000 sq. ft. (Middle) sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.