Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · VILLAGES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, FL

    Supply and Delivery of Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)

    Issued by Villages Community Development Districts, FL
    educationRFQVillages Community Development Districts, FLSol. 253812
    Open · 14d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    14
    due May 7, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 10, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Villages Community
    education
    NAICS CODE
    337214
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The Villages Community Development Districts, FL, seek qualified firms for continuing contracts to supply, deliver, and install furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). The opportunity includes procurement, logistics, warehousing, and post-installation services with evaluation based on qualifications, experience, and proximity. Physical submittals only.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    253812
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    open
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    April 10, 2026
    Due Date
    May 7, 2026
    NAICS Code
    337214AI guide
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    Villages Community Development Districts, FL

    Description

    The Districts have a need to procure Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E), with the primary objective of acquiring design-selected items from multiple vendors.

    The intent of this solicitation is to establish one or more agreements under the definition of a “Continuing Contract.” Under these continuing services contracts, the selected Firm(s) shall provide access to a broad range of qualified vendors capable of supplying FF&E, including but not limited to the items and information points identified under each discipline.

    Services may include, but are not limited to:

    Procurement and supply of District-approved FF&E

    Coordination with manufacturers and vendors

    Order management and logistics

    Warehousing and storage, if required

    Delivery to District facilities

    Installation, assembly, and setup

    Post-installation inspection and punch list resolution

    The District reserves the right to utilize one or multiple Firms as deemed to be in its best interest.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 26Q-020
    • Department: DPM-Facilities
    • Department Head: TBD (TBD)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-04-24T20:00:00.000Z

    Meetings & Milestones

    EventDateLocation
    Review Committee Meeting2026-05-27T18:00:00.000Z3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163
    RFQ Public Opening2026-05-07T19:15:00.000Z3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Supplier’s Qualifications (30 pts)

      Evaluation of the supplier’s overall qualifications to provide FF&E supply, delivery, coordination, and related support services. Consideration will include the supplier's organizational structure, financial stability, available resources, manufacturer relationships, and demonstrated ability to successfully supply and deliver FF&E for projects of similar size and scope.

    • Supplier's Design Specific Experience (25 pts)

      Evaluation of the supplier’s relevant experience in supplying, delivering, and coordinating design specific FF&E for governmental, institutional, commercial, or similar projects. Emphasis will be placed on experience with multi-facility or large-scale projects, coordination with construction schedules, logistics management, and successful project completion. Supplier shall demonstrate a proven record of reliability, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.

    • Key Personnel Qualifications (20 pts)

      Evaluation of the qualifications, experience, and availability of key personnel who will be assigned to District projects. This includes project managers, account representatives, logistics coordinators, and installation coordinators. Consideration will be given to relevant experience, technical expertise, and ability to support District needs throughout planning, procurement, delivery, and post-installation phases. 

    • References and overall reputation (10 pts)

      Are references for work of similar type, size and scope? Does the assessment of Proponent’s work by client references demonstrate success in providing similar services?

    • Intangibles (10 pts)

      Evaluation of additional factors that may benefit the District, including but not limited to: 

      Demonstrated understanding of the District’s needs 

      Quality, completeness, and professionalism of the submittal 

      Ability to provide a wide range of FF&E products 

      Strength of manufacturer partnerships 

      Demonstrated ability to provide value-added services 

       

    • Supplier's Location (5 pts)

      Evaluation of the supplier’s geographic proximity to the District and its ability to provide timely delivery, site coordination, and ongoing support. Consideration will also be given to the supplier’s ability to respond quickly to service requests, delivery issues, warranty matters, and project coordination needs.

    Submission Requirements

    • Do you acknowledge that only physical submittals will be delivered to 3571 Kiessel Road before the Due Date & time and that submittals will not exceed the page limitations set forth in this solicitation? (required)

      No Electronic Submittals will be accepted.

    • Requesting District(s) (required)
    • Type of Required Insurance (required)
      • VCDD Standard Requirement
        • Commercial General Liability Insurance
        • Business Automobile Liability Insurance
        • Worker's Compensation Insurance and Employers Liability Insurance
        • Professional Liability for IT Including Cyber Risk

      Please select the ones above AND any additional insurances needed below:

    • Are Bonds applicable for this project? (required)

      Select "Yes" if projects bid at $200,000 and above.

    • Will there be a Pre-Proposal Conference? (required)
    • Attendance for Pre-Proposal Conference (required)
    • Will there be an evaluation to review RFP/RFQ/RFI? (required)

      Select "No" if evaluations do not apply to your project.

    • Evaluation Committee Member 1 (required)

      For the RFP/RFQ/RFI process, evaluation criteria and suggested Selection/Review Committee members must be submitted. Please refer to Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual for membership criteria. Contact the Purchasing Department for assistance with any of these requirements. For ITB, enter N/A.

    • Evaluation Committee Member 2 (required)

      For the RFP/RFQ/RFI process, evaluation criteria and suggested Selection/Review Committee members must be submitted. Please refer to Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual for membership criteria. Contact the Purchasing Department for assistance with any of these requirements. For ITB, enter N/A.

    • Evaluation Committee Member 3 (required)

      For the RFP/RFQ/RFI process, evaluation criteria and suggested Selection/Review Committee members must be submitted. Please refer to Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual for membership criteria. Contact the Purchasing Department for assistance with any of these requirements. For ITB, enter N/A.

    • Evaluation Committee Member 4

      For the RFP/RFQ/RFI process, evaluation criteria and suggested Selection/Review Committee members must be submitted. Please refer to Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual for membership criteria. Contact the Purchasing Department for assistance with any of these requirements. 

      Enter N/A - To be chosen by the Purchasing Department

    • Evaluation Committee Member 5

      For the RFP/RFQ/RFI process, evaluation criteria and suggested Selection/Review Committee members must be submitted. Please refer to Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual for membership criteria. Contact the Purchasing Department for assistance with any of these requirements.

      Enter N/A - To be chosen by the Purchasing Department

    • Date the Selection Committee meets to evaluate proposals (required)

      Answer Format: Month, DD YYYY

    • Time the Selection Committee meets to evaluate proposals (required)

      Answer Format: XX:XX AM/PM

      Example: 9:00 AM

    • Location of Selection Committee meeting to evaluate proposals (required)
    • Will you be using the electronic pricing table? (required)
    • Requesting Department (required)
    • Supplier Minimum Requirements (required)

      Respondents without these qualifications will be rejected.

    • Pricing (required)
      • Choose Option 1 when you have set line items, for example:
        • This is a quote for goods or commodities.
        • This is a public works bid, with a pricing table that can be uploaded into OpenGov Procurement from an Excel spreadsheet.
        • Seeking services for hourly rate schedules.
      • Choose Option 2 when you need vendors to provide you with the line items.

    Questions & Answers

    Q (Initial Term): On page 20, the RFQ state the initial term of each agreement shall be effective date through September 20, 2036. Just confirming it is for 10 years?

    A: That is correct. The initial term of each Agreement shall be effective date through September 30, 2036, with the option to renew for two (2) additional five (5) year periods.


    Q (No subject): We currently conduct business with The Villages Design Division and the Villages Property Management Division... selling them all walk off flooring mats for their needs. Are there any other divisions within The Villages that purchase floor mats for special areas or needs?

    A: District Property Management Department (DPM) - Facilities Division.


    Key dates

    1. April 10, 2026Published
    2. May 7, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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