Newbury Park High School STEM Building Furniture

The Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) is seeking bids for furnishing the new STEM building at Newbury Park High School through Request for Bid (RFB) #2025-12. The procurement involves purchasing specialized furniture, specifically Diversified Space Uplift! Tables with chemical-resistant tops in two sizes (24" x 48" and 24" x 72") and National Public Seating 6600 Series Elephant Z-Stools with backrest in 18-inch and 24-inch configurations. Electronic bids must be submitted through the District's Euna Procurement Portal by Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM (PT), with the bid remaining open for 120 days from the opening date. Bidders are required to provide detailed pricing in Appendix A, including unit prices and approximate lead times for delivery, with the option to bid on any or all items. The district will evaluate bids based on comprehensive submissions, including non-collusion declarations, worker's compensation certificates, and compliance certifications, with the right to reject any or all bids. Delivery and installation will occur at 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320, with the district planning to phase the project by completing 2-3 classrooms at a time.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The bid recap reveals multiple potential vendors, including Bluespace Interiors, EFurnitureMax, Hertz Furniture Systems, Kijero LLC, Lakeshore Learning Materials, Meteor Education, National Business Furniture, School Outfitters, School Specialty, and Today's Classroom. Two bidders (Kijero LLC and National Business Furniture) were deemed non-responsive due to incomplete submissions. The total bid prices ranged from $119,652.50 to $326,860.00, with lead times varying between 34 and 98 days. The district will issue a single purchase order for all products, with no option to split the award among multiple vendors. Payment terms are Net 30, invoiced after product delivery, and the district will not accept deposit payments. The purchase order is anticipated to be issued after the Board of Education's review on August 13, 2025, with delivery, uncrating, and assembly permitted during school hours, subject to standard fingerprinting and background check requirements for on-site personnel.