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This is a procurement image file associated with a classroom furniture solicitation issued by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) Early Childhood Education Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The image depicts a preschool classroom configuration, showcasing the type of learning environment for which furniture is being procured. The SRPMIC is seeking comprehensive furniture sets with natural tones to furnish three infant rooms (ages under 1), five toddler rooms (ages 2-3), and two preschool rooms (ages 3-5). The solicitation, identified as EDU-25-064, requires vendors to provide detailed furniture specifications for 37 items in infant rooms, 31 items in toddler rooms, and 35 items in preschool rooms, including specialized equipment such as coat cubbies, storage shelves, tables, chairs, cribs, changing tables, strollers, and sensory equipment. Bids are due by September 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM Arizona Time, with bid questions due by September 17, 2025, and official responses scheduled for September 19, 2025. A purchase order will be issued on September 29, 2025, with furniture delivery scheduled for September 2025. White glove delivery to the Scottsdale facility is required.

The procurement is funded through the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and evaluation criteria include pricing, lead times, product photos, and comprehensive furniture specifications as detailed in Appendix A. Vendors must obtain a SRPMIC tribal business license for $125 and provide professional liability insurance of at least $2 million and auto liability insurance of $1 million. Payment terms are NET 30 days, with invoices submitted through a vendor portal. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. SRPMIC reserves the right to reject all bids and will select the lowest responsible bidder. This comprehensive procurement represents a substantial investment in creating developmentally appropriate learning environments across the Early Childhood Education Center.