RFP EI00446-2026 - Renewable, Sustainable Furniture

E&I Cooperative Services is soliciting proposals under RFP EI00446-2026 for renewable and sustainable furniture to support campus-wide standards and refreshes across academic, residential, and administrative spaces. The scope includes office, classroom, lounge, and systems furniture, as well as required installation and maintenance services. Awarded suppliers must be manufacturers or fully authorized dealers capable of providing timely deliveries to all member campuses. The procurement process is managed by Jim LoGrasso and follows a two-stage evaluation where qualitative factors are assessed before pricing is revealed. Evaluation is based on company overview, scope of offer, contract administration, and pricing, with the goal of providing the greatest overall value to members. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the E&I Electronic Sourcing Solution by November 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, as hard copy submissions are not accepted. Required documentation includes the certified RFP document, execution of offer and certifications, and detailed pricing based on discounts off specified price lists. The tentative date for the acceptance and execution of the agreement is January 29, 2027. All submissions must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, with a maximum file upload size of 50MB per document. E&I reserves the right to issue single or multiple awards and may require demonstrations or site visits as part of the final selection process.