OSUIT - Teaching Lecterns for the Noble Center for Advancing Techology

The state and local contract opportunity involves the procurement of teaching lecterns for the Noble Center for Advancing Technology at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The Request for Quote (RFQ) was issued by the Office of Central Procurement for the Oklahoma A&M System, with a solicitation period open from February 28, 2020, at 8:00 AM CST to March 13, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT. The procurement method is designated as "Lowest and Best," focusing on commodity codes 56120000 (Classroom and instructional furniture) and 56000000 (Furniture and Furnishings). Bidders are required to complete and upload a Non-collusion Certificate and a Certificate of Compliance, adhering to the attached terms and conditions. The delivery destination is specified as OSUIT in Okmulgee, OK, with payment terms set at 0% 30, Net 30. All inquiries during the bid and evaluation process must be directed to the Office of Central Procurement, with direct contact with end users, departments, or contracted parties potentially resulting in bid disqualification.

The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Nowata County and multiple Oklahoma City areas, though no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The contract was ultimately awarded to Troxell Communications Inc. The procurement appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of supplying educational furniture. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided information, the focus is on securing teaching lecterns for the Noble Center. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with specific documentation requirements and maintains strict communication protocols to ensure a fair and transparent bidding process. The procurement seeks to equip the Noble Center with appropriate instructional furniture, suggesting an investment in educational infrastructure and technology enhancement for OSUIT.