Media Center RFQ FAQ

Click here for the full RFQ binder with pdfs that include measurements.  Email John Marshall at marshallj@davie.k12.nc.us for CAD files. 

 The vendor information sessions are optional.  You do not need to be present at one of these sessions in order to submit an RFQ.

We understand that manufacturers may have delivery delays but our hope is to select a vendor in the middle of August (Submissions are due on August 8, 2022, by 5:00 pm), furniture ordered in early September, and hope to have all furniture purchased and installed by Thanksgiving.

For design presentations, we can set up a virtual presentation if needed.  This is also optional.

 If awarded to one vendor, then that vendor would do the entire job.  However, if we like what one vendor has for tables and chairs, and like another vendor's offerings for soft seating, we may award the two different pieces to the two different vendors.

 For the purpose of the RFQ, just a design of North Davie is required.

Correct. The first RFQ is for all three Middle Schools at $30,000 per school ($90,000 for all three schools).  We will either use the same vendor or post a new RFQ for the 6 elementary schools.  

All three but just design North Davie Middle School.  We will share plans of the other two schools if selected.

Please utilize the existing shelving.  We want to maximize costs toward tables, seating, and charging stations as our top priorities

For North Davie, the notes are in blue.  We will remove the three shelves (books from those shelves will be moved to the 11 other bookshelves listed) that were also noted in blue.  The 11 shelves with casters may be placed anywhere in your design.  The large shelves on the wall should stay.

We plan to repurpose at least 2 of the 4x4 tables for robotics.  You can choose to repurpose more in your design.  We want at least 16 tables for the "media center" and you can add more for either space if you choose.

We ask that you use a mid-grade fabric or commercial-grade vinyl for the purpose of the RFQ. Once a vendor is selected for the project, we will take a closer look at fabrics for soft seating.

 We understand delays in shipping so we are willing to wait if necessary.  Would really like set-up prior to the holidays.

Yes, Davie County Schools is not tax exempt.

Yes, we will be replacing the existing pendant lights with lights that will be closer to the ceiling.  

A new circulation desk would replace the old one.  This is a low priority preference.  You can recycle the old if a new one does not work in the budget.