City of Columbia Ionwave #105/2026

City of Columbia, Missouri Solicits Commercial-Grade Chairs and Storage Carts for Council Chambers and Conference Rooms

The City of Columbia, Missouri (City Managers Office, Purchasing Division) is seeking bids for commercial-grade seating solutions for City Hall Council Chambers and Conference Rooms 1A/1B. - Buyer: City of Columbia, Missouri (City Managers Office, Purchasing Division) - Products Requested: - 16 executive-style, high-back chairs for the Council dais - Features: padded seat and back, leather or comparable upholstery, armrests, adjustable height, swivel base, minimum 300 lb. weight capacity, commercial/institutional-grade construction, dark neutral color preferred - 150 padded, armless stackable audience chairs for Council Chambers - Features: stackable (minimum 6 chairs), non-ganging, suitable for frequent public use, minimum 300 lb. weight capacity, commercial/institutional-grade construction, dark neutral color preferred - 50 padded, armless nesting chairs for Conference Rooms 1A and 1B - Features: flip-up seat or comparable nesting design, horizontal nesting for compact storage, casters for frequent movement, minimum 300 lb. weight capacity, commercial/institutional-grade construction, dark neutral color preferred - Storage/transport carts for audience chairs - Features: carts designed or recommended for use with the 150 audience chairs; bidder to propose quantity and compatibility - All chairs must be new, current-production, commercial/institutional-grade; used, refurbished, remanufactured, or discontinued products are not accepted - Bidders must provide manufacturer and model information for each product offered, along with product literature to demonstrate compliance - Delivery and assembly costs must be included in bid pricing; coordination with the City required - The City reserves the right to award one, multiple, or all line items based on best interest and available funding - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; bidders may propose compliant products from any manufacturer meeting specifications - Notable requirements: dark neutral colors preferred (charcoal, dark gray, slate, or muted/dark navy; black not preferred), minimum 300 lb. weight capacity for all chairs, commercial/institutional-grade durability, and suitability for frequent municipal use

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Bid (RFB) 105/2026 issued by the City of Columbia, Missouri, for the purchase and delivery of commercial-grade chairs for the City Hall Council Chambers and Conference Rooms 1A and 1B. The procurement includes 16 executive-style chairs for the Council dais, 150 padded stackable audience chairs for the Council Chambers, 50 padded nesting chairs for Conference Rooms 1A and 1B, and storage/transport carts for the audience chairs. All chairs must be new, current-production, commercial/institutional-grade products suitable for frequent use, with specific requirements for design, color, and durability. Bids must be submitted by September 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, either electronically or in sealed envelopes to the Purchasing Division office.

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