CWU RFP 26-004 Appliances & Mattresses

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Request for Proposal APPLIANCES & MATTRESSES Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Reference Bid: RFP#26-004 Issue Date: August 11, 2026 Questions Due: August 17, 2026 3:00 PM (PDT) Proposals Due: August 27, 2026 3:00 PM (PDT) Return Proposals via Email To: Charity.Thornton@cwu.edu Note: This RFP document and subsequent associated information will be posted on CWU’s Internet Site and the State of Washington’s WEBS site: CWU Procurement: https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/contracts/purchasing/current-bidopportunities.php State of Washington’s WEBS: http://des.wa.gov/services/ContractingPurchasing/Business/Pages/WEBSRegistration.aspx TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION #1: BIDDERS SUBMITTAL PAGE .................................................................................1 SECTION #2: GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 3 SECTION #3: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL BIDDERS………………… ............................... 6 SECTION #4: PRODUCT SPECIFICTATIONS .......................................................................... 13 SECTION #5: REQUIRED RESPONSES OF ALL BIDDERS …………. ......................................... 15 SECTION #6: PROPOSAL AWARD CRITERIA…………. ............................................................ 16 APPENDIX A: Form of Contract APPENDIX B: Washington Institutions of Public Higher Education (WIPHE) APPENDIX C: In-State Preference/Reciprocity APPENDIX D: Diversity Plan Campus Map BIDDER’S RFP CHECKLIST The Most Critical Things to Keep in Mind When Responding to an RFP for Central Washington University: 1. _______ Read the entire document. Note critical items such as: mandatory requirements; supplies/services required; submittal dates; number of copies required for submittal; contract requirements (i.e., contract performance, insurance requirements, performance and/or reporting requirements, etc.). 2. _______ Note the procedures for communication with the University during the RFP process. All communication during the RFP process must be in writing. Respondents should not contact University personnel outside of the opportunity provided in the document. 3. _______ Attend the pre-proposal conference if one is offered. These conferences provide an opportunity to ask clarifying questions, obtain a better understanding of the project, or to notify the University of any ambiguities, inconsistencies, or errors in the RFP. 4.