TDC FY26 Blockhouse Sofa and Loveseat

Purpose: This solicitation is for the purchase of new furniture for the Navada East living area at Tiffin Developmental Center.

Delivery Location:

Tiffin Developmental Center

Attn: Storeroom/Oklahoma

600 N. River Road

Tiffin, OH 44883

Item should be delivered to Tiffin Developmental Center no later than May 31, 2026.

Specifications:

The furniture should be manufactured by Blockhouse.

Specific model numbers are listed below.

Inquiries:

From the issuance date of this solicitation, until a contract is awarded to a bidder, there may not be communications concerning the RFQ between any supplier who expects to submit a quote, and any employee of DODD involved in the issuing of the RFQ. The only exception is provided through the submission of written requests for clarification / interpretation via the RFQ through the OhioBuys website during the inquiry period.

Prospective bidders may make inquiries or seek clarifications regarding this RFQ any time during the inquiry period listed in the solicitation Calendar of Events. To make an inquiry, prospective bidders must use the Inquiry tab on the solicitation in OhioBuys to submit all inquiries or seek clarification.

Prospective bidders submitting inquiries will receive an immediate acknowledgement by e-mail that their inquiry has been received. The prospective bidders who submitted the inquiry will not receive an e-mail response to the question but will need to view the response on the OhioBuys website where it will be posted for viewing by all prospective bidders.

Attachments to an inquiry are not visible to DODD, so please include all questions in the inquiry description field.

DODD will try to respond to all properly posed inquiries within 48 hours, excluding weekends and state holidays. DODD will not respond to any inquiries received after the date and time indicated on the RFQ. Prospective bidders who attempt to seek information or clarifications verbally will be directed to reduce their questions to writing in accordance with the terms of this RFQ and state purchasing policy. No other form of communication is acceptable, and use of any other form of communication or any attempt to communicate with DODD staff or any other agency of the State to discuss this RFQ may result in the bidder being deemed ineligible.

Bid Submittal: Bidders must complete the “Item Grid” and attach an electronic copy of their quote within the solicitation in Ohio Buys. The quote must include all items specified on item grid, meeting all specifications, with unit pricing, shipping cost/fees, and total based on the quantities requested.

Evaluation / Award: Bids will be evaluated, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined by the agency.