University of Kansas Ionwave #3316997

KU RFI for furniture solutions for The Hub

The University of Kansas is gathering market information on furniture for The Hub, a collaborative learning and entrepreneurship facility in Lawrence, Kansas. - Buyer: The University of Kansas (KU), KU Procurement. - Opportunity: Request for Information 3316997. This is market research and planning, not a bid request or commitment to purchase. - OEMs and brands named: KI; Grand Rapids Chair; Davis Furniture; Agati Furniture; Arcadia Contract; Kimball/National; Haworth; Steelcase/Coalesse; Encore Seating; OFS; Bernhardt Design; Teknion; Herman Miller; Knoll; and Gunlocke. - Furniture examples: Lounge chairs and sofas, side and bar-height chairs, stools, seminar chairs, tables, workstations, study carrels, room dividers, markerboards, monitor stands, power towers, and outdoor furniture. The schedule includes specific room-level quantities and catalog codes; these are preliminary planning references, not a final order. - Notable scheduled quantities include: 76 seminar chairs (code C-06d), 48 adjustable backless stools (C-08b), 40 lounge chairs (L-01a), 40 bar-height chairs (C-05e), 54 side chairs (C-04h), and 28 outdoor chairs (O-01), along with many tables and workspace items. - Information requested: Product specifications, finishes and customization, pricing and price validity, discounts, warranties, durability, sustainability certifications, lead times, samples and demonstrations, storage and phased delivery, space planning and design, installation, and post-installation support. KU is particularly interested in installation in occupied buildings and phased or after-hours work. - Flexibility: KU welcomes alternative products and solutions. Dimensions and quantities may change, and example product references may not be final or fully accurate.

Description

The University of Kansas is seeking information from qualified furniture manufacturers, dealers, and suppliers about furniture solutions for The Hub, which is slated to open in fall 2027. KU is requesting information on suitable products, market trends, budgetary pricing, durability and warranties, lead times, storage and phased delivery, samples, and design, installation, and support services. The furniture may serve lounge and collaboration areas, student gathering spaces, reception and waiting areas, offices, meeting rooms, and multipurpose spaces. This RFI is for planning and informational purposes only and will not result in a contract.

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