TDC FY26 Blockhouse Sofa and Loveseat

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) on behalf of Tiffin Developmental Center (TDC) is soliciting competitive bids for the procurement of upholstered furniture items for the Navada East living area. The specific deliverables consist of one Blockhouse Ambassador Sofa with Rolled Arms (Model L424043) measuring 85 inches wide by 33 inches deep by 31 inches high and weighing 180 pounds, and one Blockhouse Ambassador Loveseat (Model L420042) measuring 56 inches wide by 33 inches deep by 31 inches high and weighing 135 pounds. Both pieces must feature fully upholstered construction with patented Key-Loc reversible cushion systems, Cal 117 foam, Caressa Black vinyl finish, and oak feet on the loveseat, with a Limited Lifetime Warranty included. All items must be delivered to Tiffin Developmental Center, Storeroom, 600 North River Road, Tiffin, Ohio 44883, no later than May 31, 2026. Prospective bidders may submit written inquiries for clarification through the OhioBuys website inquiry tab, with DODD responding within 48 hours, and must submit complete electronic quotes through OhioBuys including unit pricing, shipping costs, and itemized totals. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined by the agency. The inquiry period and proposal submission deadline is March 19, 2026, with the solicitation posted on February 24, 2026.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular classes of vendors, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Optional furniture upgrades are available, including Key-Loc Elan Reversible Cushions, Heavy-Duty Cushion Inserts, and Moisture Barrier Vinyl finishes, which bidders may propose as alternatives. Bidders are prohibited from communicating directly with DODD employees regarding this solicitation outside of the formal written inquiry process through OhioBuys; any unauthorized communications may render a bidder ineligible for award. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the posted solicitation materials, though vendors should structure their bids to reflect competitive pricing for the two specified furniture pieces plus applicable delivery and handling costs.