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Board approves classroom furniture purchases for two schools totaling about $276,000
Summary
The board approved purchase orders for 400 student desks for Bayside Elementary at $64,612 and for 470 desks and 650 chairs for Queen Anne's County High School at $211,760.80. Purchases were procured through a cooperative purchasing agreement; vendors and bid comparisons were presented to the board.
The Queen Anne's County Board of Education approved two capital furniture purchases during its Jan. 15 meeting.
Bayside Elementary: The board authorized the purchase of 400 student desks under a cooperative purchasing agreement for $64,612. Facilities supervisor Darryl Barricklow (transcript: “Darryl Bridal”) said he solicited pricing from the local Virgo classroom furniture dealer and national resellers; the vendor Duron submitted the lowest of three quotes that were obtained and offered included delivery, unboxing and installation services.
Queen Anne's County High School: The board authorized purchase of 470 student desks and 650 student chairs to replace furniture dating to a 2002 renovation, at a total cost of $211,760.80. The facilities supervisor said national resellers quoted higher prices that would be drop-shipped and require the district to unpack and install; Duron’s price included those services.
Why it matters: Both purchases were charged to the FY25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) local budget. Board members asked for and were told about resale or public-surplus options for disposing of old furniture; proceeds from surplus auctions are returned to the district’s account.
How it was approved: For each item the supervisor presented vendor comparisons and recommended a purchase order to Duron under the cooperative purchasing agreement. Board members moved and seconded both motions in open session; each motion passed on an oral “Aye” from those present.
What’s next: The district will issue purchase orders to the selected vendor(s) and schedule deliveries and installations. The speaker said ongoing procurement and policy documentation would be updated to ensure bid thresholds and regulatory language are consistent.
Sources: Queen Anne's County Board of Education meeting transcript, Jan. 15, 2025; statements by Darryl Barricklow (facilities supervisor).
