Grand Traverse County is seeking proposals for turnkey furniture solution for a new 911 center with 10 dispatch positions. The scope includes design, manufacture, delivery, assembly, and installation. Proposals must be valid for at least 180 days. A site visit is required. Evaluation considers technical compliance, functionality, experience, warranty, schedule, and price. The proposal deadline is October 9, 2026.
The proposal due date is October 09, 2026.
Furniture frame warranty lifetime, work surfaces finish 20 years, lift mechanism 10 years, electrical components 20 years, monitor arms mounts 20 years, storage drawer hardware 20 years, parts availability commitment 20 years.
Proposals shall be evaluated using a rubric weighted on technical compliance, functionality (30%), experience and references (10%), warranty service lifecycle support (20%), schedule implementation approach (20%), and price total cost of ownership (20%).
Proposers must demonstrate experience designing and installing dispatch furniture in 24/7 public safety emergency communications centers with a minimum of 5 comparable references.
The vendor shall participate in a site visit, as scheduled and coordinated with construction manager and agency, when appropriate to confirm and discuss dimensions, flooring, access, electrical data, hvac, etc.
The deadline for questions is September 10, 2026.
Any deviations of minimum requirements may result in failure of rfp compliance, determined solely by the agency without refute.