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Blue Mountain Christian University (BMCU) in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to procure furniture for a new academic and nursing training space. The solicitation seeks pricing for approximately 75 training tables measuring 24 inches deep by 60 inches wide, featuring flip-top and nesting capabilities, locking casters, durable laminate surfaces, and integrated or surface-mounted power options, along with 150 classroom chairs available in nesting or stacking configurations with upholstered, mesh, or hybrid seating. Optional add-alternates include delivery, installation and setup, power distribution systems, and cable management accessories. Vendors must provide detailed unit pricing, extended totals, manufacturer specifications, lead times, warranty information, and applicable cooperative contract pricing such as TIPS or OMNIA agreements, with pricing submissions remaining valid for a minimum of 60 days from the submission deadline. The RFQ opened April 23, 2026, with quotations due no later than Friday, May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, submitted electronically to Tammie McCoy at tmcoy@bmc.edu or mailed to 201 W. Main Street, Blue Mountain, MS 38610. Evaluation criteria include W/MBE participation, price competitiveness, specification compliance, lead time, delivery capability, product quality, and warranty terms.

This solicitation is designated specifically for Women-Owned and Minority-Owned Businesses (W/MBEs), with W/MBE participation strongly encouraged and factored into the overall evaluation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and no specific funding source or budget amount is disclosed in the solicitation materials. BMCU reserves the right to reject any or all quotations, award to multiple vendors, or make no award. No site visit, bidder's conference, or award date is specified in the solicitation, and all costs incurred by vendors in responding are the vendors' responsibility.