Public notice: LCPS: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Lenoir County Public Schools
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
Furniture Procurement – Frink Middle School
Issued by: Lenoir County Public Schools Board of Education
RFQ Number: 2025-01
Date Issued: August 29, 2025
1. Introduction
Lenoir County Public Schools is soliciting qualifications from qualified vendors to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for the new E. B. Frink Middle School currently under construction at 405 N. Charles Street, LaGrange, NC 28551. The district seeks firms with proven experience in furnishing educational facilities with durable, ergonomic, and flexible furniture solutions appropriate for middle school students and staff.
2. Project Overview
Facility: E. B. Frink Middle School
Location: 405 N. Charles St. LaGrange, NC 28551
Size: Approx. 96,000 Sq Ft
Estimated Occupancy: January 2027
Scope: Provide and install classroom, administrative, media center, commons, and specialty space furniture.
3. Scope of Services
Vendors shall be responsible for:
Consultation and design support to ensure furniture selections meet instructional and functional needs.
Providing samples for evaluation.
Supplying, delivering, and installing furniture in all designated areas.
Offering training on use, care, and maintenance.
Providing warranty information and after-sales support.
4. Qualification Requirements
Responding firms must demonstrate:
Experience with at least 10 years of K–12 school furniture projects of similar size within the last 5 years.
Capacity to provide comprehensive FF&E services including design support, procurement, delivery, and installation.
Knowledge of current best practices in educational furniture design (ergonomics, collaborative learning spaces, technology integration).
Financial stability and ability to meet project timelines.
References from comparable school district clients.
5. Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit the following:
Cover Letter – Brief introduction and interest in the project.
Company Profile – History, organizational structure, staff qualifications.
Relevant Experience – List of comparable projects with descriptions, budgets, and references.
Project Approach – Narrative of how your firm will meet the district’s needs.
Product Lines & Manufacturers Represented.
Sample Project Timeline.
Proof of Insurance & Certifications.
6. Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated based on:
Relevant experience and past performance (30%)
Qualifications of personnel and resources (20%)
Demonstrated understanding of project needs (20%)
References and client satisfaction (15%)
Overall quality and completeness of submission (15%)
7. Schedule
RFQ Issued: August 29, 2025
Questions Due: September 8, 2025
Submissions Due: September 18, 2025
Shortlist / Interviews TBD
Selection Notification: December 2025
8. Submission Instructions
All responses must be received by 2pm on September 18, 2025 at:
Lenoir County Public Schools
C/O Mrs. Esther Hines
2017 W. Vernon Ave Kinston, NC 28501
ehines@lenoir.k12.nc.us
252-527-1109
Late submissions will not be accepted.
9. Reservation of Rights
The district reserves the right to:
Reject any or all submissions.
Waive informalities or irregularities.
Request additional information for clarification.
Cancel this RFQ at any time.
