Lenoir County public schools
Qualification request (RFQ)
Furniture procurement – Frink Middle School
Exhibited by: Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education
RFQ number: 2025-01
Date issued: August 29, 2025
1. Introduction
Public Schools by Lenoir County asks qualifications from qualified providers to provide provision Furniture, devices and devices (FF & E) For the new EB Frink Middle School, which is currently under construction in the 405 N. Charles Street, Lagrange, NC 28551.
2. Project overview
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Furnishings: Eb Frink Middle School
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Location: 405 N. Charles St. Lagrange, NC 28551
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Size: Approx. 96,000 m²
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Estimated occupancy: January 2027
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Scope: Place and install classrooms, administrative, media center, commons and special furniture.
3. Service scope
Providers are responsible for:
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Consulting and design support to ensure that furniture selections meet the need for teaching and function.
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Provision of samples for evaluation.
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Supply, delivery and installation of furniture in all designated areas.
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Offer training courses for use, care and maintenance.
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Provision of guarantee information and after-sales support.
4. Qualification requirements
Answering companies must prove:
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Experience with at least 10 years K -12 school furniture projects of a similar size in the past 5 years.
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Capacity to offer comprehensive FF & E services, including design support, procurement, delivery and installation.
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Knowledge of the current best practices in educational design for educational furniture (ergonomics, collaborative learning rooms, technology integration).
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Financial stability and ability to meet project schedule.
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References from comparable school district customers.
5. Submission requirements
Interested companies must submit the following:
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Motivation letter – Short introduction and interest in the project.
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Company profile – History, organizational structure, personnel qualifications.
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Relevant experience – List of comparable projects with descriptions, budgets and references.
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Project approach – Talle about how your company meets the needs of the district.
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Product lines and manufacturers represent.
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Example project Timeline.
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Insurance and certification proof.
6. Evaluation criteria
Submissions are based on:
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Relevant experiences and performance in the past (30%)
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Qualifications of personnel and resources (20%)
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Proven understanding of project needs (20%)
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References and customer satisfaction (15%)
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Total quality and completeness of the submission (15%)
7. Template
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RFQ exhibited: August 29, 2025
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Questions made: September 8, 2025
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Submissions due: September 18, 2025
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Shortlist / interviews TBD
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Selection notification: December 2025
8. Submission instructions
All answers must be received from 2 p.m. on September 18, 2025 at:
Lenoir County public schools
C/o Mrs. Esther Hines
2017 W. Vernon Ave Kinston, NC 28501
ehenees@lenoir.k12.nc.us
252-527-1109
Late submissions are not accepted.
9. Reservation of the rights
The district reserves the right ::
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Reject any or all submissions.
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Do without information or irregularities.
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Request additional information on clarification.
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Call this RFQ at any time.