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This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the City of Arlington, Texas for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) for the new Arlington City Hall project. The RFQ requests proposals for the procurement and installation of various furniture items including seating, tables, storage, and accessories. The project overview describes the new 7-story, 275,000 square foot city hall facility and the need to furnish the offices, common areas, and public spaces. Responses to the RFQ are due by October 11, 2024, and a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 20, 2024. The contract term is for 3 years with two 1-year renewal options.

The RFQ outlines specific pricing terms, including a requirement for firm fixed pricing and the ability to hold prices for the duration of the contract. It also notes that the project has been funded through a combination of general obligation bonds and city funds, totaling $125 million. The RFQ encourages participation by Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE), with an M/WBE participation goal of 30% of the contract value. The current incumbent vendor is Office Solutions Inc., who provided furnishings for the previous city hall facility.