CVHS Classroom Chair Procurement, OSU Stillwater

The Oklahoma A&M System's Procurement Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) number OSUA&M-RFP-000709-2020 for classroom chairs specifically for the new CVHS Classroom Building at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. The procurement was structured using a Best Value method, with chairs to be delivered FOB Destination to the university. The solicitation was open from September 5, 2019, at 8:00 AM CDT, with a closing date of September 19, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT. Bidders were required to review and certify agreement to attached terms and conditions, complete a Non-collusion Certificate, and submit a Certificate of Compliance. The procurement utilized specific commodity codes including 56120000 (Classroom and instructional furniture), 56000000 (Furniture and Furnishings), and 56100000 (Accommodation furniture). The primary contact for the solicitation was Marty Casteel, who could be reached at marty.casteel@okstate.edu or +1 405-744-5987.

The RFP did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms were established at 0% 30, Net 30, with strict communication guidelines that could result in bidder disqualification for unauthorized contact with end users, departments, or contracted parties during the bid and evaluation process. The solicitation enforced rigorous communication protocols to maintain the integrity of the procurement process. Ultimately, the contract was awarded to Krueger Intl Inc. While specific budget ranges were not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement was focused on furnishing classroom chairs for a specific building at Oklahoma State University. The contract was specific to Logan County, Oklahoma, and represented a targeted procurement for educational infrastructure enhancement.