Classroom Furniture

Jones County School System, a Georgia state entity, is procuring classroom furniture through a Notice of Intent to Utilize Cooperative Purchasing Agreement posted on July 22, 2025, with a submission deadline of July 25, 2025. The procurement involves the purchase of new replacement desks and chairs for classroom use at Jones County High School to address existing furniture needs. The goods being procured are specifically designed for high school students and will replace existing furniture stock previously obtained through VIRCO products. The cooperative purchasing contract was competitively bid as part of the OMNIA cooperative purchasing agreement, with VIRCO, INC. designated as the awarded supplier under contract number R-TC-18004, which was originally awarded on December 9, 2024. This notice of intent serves to inform potential suppliers of the intended award and provides an opportunity for challenge or protest by any supplier capable of providing equal or better value. Protests must be submitted to the Deputy Commissioner of the State Purchasing Division prior to the closing date listed on the Georgia Procurement Registry.

This procurement utilizes a cooperative purchasing framework through OMNIA, which means eligible organizations can respond as pre-qualified suppliers under the cooperative agreement structure. VIRCO, INC. is the incumbent vendor and current contractor for this furniture procurement, having been competitively selected through the OMNIA cooperative purchasing entity. The estimated total contract value for the goods and services is $45,208.50. No specific contract term or renewal options were identified in the notice documentation. Organizations interested in protesting or challenging this award must demonstrate their capability to provide equal or better value and submit their objections within the specified timeframe to the appropriate state purchasing authority.