Furniture - Open Office Furniture and Systems Furniture (NASPO)

The North Dakota Multi-Award Vehicle for Furniture is a comprehensive state-wide contract that provides open office and systems furniture solutions for various government entities. The vehicle covers a wide range of products including office seating, lounge and public seating, desks, tables, panel systems, storage, and architectural products. Authorized through the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program, this contract enables state agencies, higher education institutions, local governments, nonprofits, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden to procure office furniture with pre-negotiated pricing and terms. The contract scope includes not only product procurement but also related services such as design, specification, layout, installation, and reconfiguration.

The multi-award vehicle is managed through a participating addendum with a contract period from 2023 to 2028. Prime contractors include Haworth, Inc., Steelcase, Inc., MillerKnoch Inc., and Teknion LLC, with authorized dealers like Fluid Interiors, LLC and Norby's Office Services Inc. serving North Dakota. Service rates are capped at $80 per hour for design and specification services and $70 per hour for installation and project management. The contract offers tiered pricing discounts ranging from 15% to 81% depending on product category and total order value, with potential for additional negotiation on orders exceeding $150,000. Rough Rider Industries is designated as a state source of supply, and the contract operates under North Dakota Century Code guidelines.