Furniture and Furnishings Rabun County Middle School Student Furniture

Rabun County Schools in Georgia has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for classroom furniture and furnishings to support the Rabun County Middle School remodeling project located at 95 Wildcat Drive, Tiger, Georgia. The procurement encompasses an extensive range of furniture items including 501 standard classroom desks and chairs, 14 art classroom tables with 28 chairs, 72 science classroom tables with 144 chairs, 14 computer science lab tables with 28 chairs, 70 band classroom chairs and 15 instrument storage cabinets, 20 ISS study carrels with chairs, media center soft seating and tables, and 32 teacher standing desks. All proposed furniture must be from the same manufacturer and include lifetime warranty coverage, with pricing required to include delivery, installation, setup, placement, and removal of all cartons and debris. The RFP was posted on April 3, 2026, with written questions due by April 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, addenda to be posted by April 27, 2026, and proposals due by May 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Proposals must be submitted in one original, four copies, and one digital copy to Jason Hogan, Director of Facility Operations, at 963 Tiger Connector, Tiger, GA 30576. The school district will evaluate proposals using a weighted scoring system: product design, durability and fitness for use (30 points), price (40 points), warranty (10 points), ability to meet setup and installation dates (15 points), and references (5 points) for a total of 100 points. The expected building completion date is July 2026, with furniture installation targeted for completion by July 30, 2026, and proposals must remain valid for 90 days after the due date.

The RFP documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the opportunity materials. The awarded contractor must furnish a performance bond prior to work commencement and provide comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 per accident, property damage insurance of $100,000 per accident and $300,000 aggregate, and auto liability insurance. Contractors must also comply with Georgia's E-Verify requirements and submit a signed, notarized Contractor Affidavit with E-Verify number, current W9 form, Certificate of Insurance, and four recent references from educational or governmental entities. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFP materials provided.