Watauga County is soliciting bids for the purchase, delivery and installation of all furniture listed on Appendix A –Price Form for the new Watauga County Emergency Services Facility located at Innovation Drive, in the community of Boone, North Carolina. The emergency services facility will support all emergency management phases. The items 8 Watauga County, North Carolina IFB Watauga County Emergency Services Facility Furniture contained in this solicitation were selected to achieve design aesthetics, quality, and cost desired for specific needs appropriate for this project. An emphasis was given to environmental impact of both manufacturers and specific products and items manufactured in North Carolina and surrounding areas. Although manufacturers are listed as a basis for design, it is not the intent to discriminate against an "or equal" product. It is the intent to set a definite standard. Open competition is expected and desired but, in all cases, complete supporting data must be submitted on or before, November 19th at 5:00 PM local time, on all substitutions and exceptions proposed. Samples and/or documentation shall be submitted for comparison when requested. Bidders are requested to offer only equivalent comparable units, which will provide the features and performance as indicated in Procurement Specifications. All Products and component parts furnished under the Contract shall be new, shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this IFB, and shall operate in full compliance with these Specifications. Note: Because of the differences between manufacturers in the design, materials and construction methods, the County reserves the right to evaluate all bids/proposals and to vary from these specifications when in its opinion, such variances are in the County’s best interest. This includes the approval of substitutions by the bidder for one item for another as being equal to specifications, performance and quality. The specifications and requirements described are to indicate certain features requested by the County and are in no way to be construed to be restrictive to eliminate any item or items which are necessary to provide a comprehensive, safe and fully functional furniture system. Bidder must have a permanent office and installers located within 100 miles of project site for project installation and future service requirements Table Lamp 3 Hook Hanging Rack Mirror Ping Pong Table Shower Curtain Laundry Cart Fold Down Bench Bench Bed with Storage Training Task Chair; Nesting Task Chair; Offices; with Arms Café Chair; Armless Lounge Chair; Reclining Lounge Chair Counter Height Stool; Armless Counter Height Stool; Armless Café Chair; Armless Dining Chair; Armless Counter Stool; Armless Desk System Desk Roller Window Shade; Manual Bookcase Heavy Duty Storage Cabinet
