Sole Source-Steelcase classroom furniture

The state and local contract opportunity, identified by ID 67bc5ff443a42fcfdf0f6a14, is a sole source procurement for Steelcase classroom furniture targeting Arapahoe County in Colorado. Posted on January 9, 2015, with a submission deadline of January 15, 2015, this opportunity appears to be a direct purchase of specialized classroom furniture from Steelcase, bypassing traditional competitive bidding processes. The procurement is specifically focused on acquiring classroom furniture, suggesting potential upgrades or replacements for educational facilities within Arapahoe County. As a sole source procurement, the county has determined that Steelcase is the only vendor capable of meeting their specific furniture requirements, which likely indicates unique design, quality, or compatibility specifications that cannot be satisfied by alternative manufacturers. The compressed timeline between posting and submission dates indicates an urgent or time-sensitive procurement need.

Given the sole source nature of this contract, traditional set-aside designations or competitive bidding restrictions may not apply in the same manner as standard procurement processes. The opportunity does not explicitly mention disadvantaged enterprise requirements or provide detailed information about potential award values or budget ranges. Since Steelcase is the designated vendor, no competitive integration with existing infrastructure is necessary. The procurement appears to be a direct acquisition of classroom furniture, potentially for specific educational institution needs within Arapahoe County. Without additional context, the exact quantity of furniture, specific models, or total contract value remains unclear from the provided information. Interested parties would need to contact Arapahoe County procurement officials directly to obtain more detailed specifications about the furniture procurement.