Furniture, All Types (Except Hospital Room and Patient Handling) (Statewide)

This New York State statewide furniture contract provides a comprehensive procurement solution for state agencies and political subdivisions across an extensive range of furniture categories. The contract covers conference furniture, dormitory furniture, general purpose tables, high-density filing systems, household furniture, library furniture, office and courtroom furniture, school/higher education furniture, and specialty seating options. Specifically, the contract includes furniture types such as conference tables and seating, big and tall seating, bariatric chairs, gang seating, and laboratory stools. The scope deliberately excludes furniture for hospital rooms and direct patient care, focusing instead on institutional and administrative furniture needs. All contractors offer inside delivery, with optional installation services available from select vendors.

The contract was awarded by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) on December 5, 2023, and will remain in effect until December 1, 2028, representing a five-year procurement period. The contract covers all state agencies and political subdivisions within New York and is classified as a commodity-type contract. Multiple prime contractors have been awarded, including 9 to 5 Seating, LLC, A2S, Inc., A.F.C. Industries, Inc., Affordable Interior Systems, Inc., and numerous other furniture manufacturers and distributors. The contract includes specific diversity goals of 15% Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE), 15% Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE), and 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Business (SDVOB) participation.

The individual indefinite delivery vehicles (IDVs) under this master contract represent a diverse array of furniture vendors, each awarded a specific commodity contract. These IDVs include contractors such as Allseating Corporation, Allsteel LLC, Alumni Classroom Furniture Inc., Amcase, Inc., and many others. Each IDV provides a streamlined procurement mechanism for New York governmental and educational entities, offering inside delivery and optional installation services. The contract's structure allows participating organizations to choose from multiple vendors, ensuring competitive pricing and a wide selection of furniture solutions across various institutional settings. The statewide coverage and five-year term provide a stable and efficient purchasing option for furniture acquisitions across New York's public sector.