Furniture - Open Office Furniture and Systems Furniture (NASPO)

The North Dakota Open Office Furniture and Systems Furniture NASPO multi-award vehicle provides comprehensive procurement options for office furniture and related services across state and local government entities. The contract covers a wide range of products including office seating, lounge and public seating, desks and tables, panel systems, storage, and architectural products. Authorized purchasers, including state agencies, higher education institutions, local governments, nonprofits, tribal agencies, and transportation providers, can procure furniture through designated manufacturers with specific design, specification, layout, installation, reconfiguration, and project management services. Design services are capped at $80 per hour, and installation services are capped at $70 per hour, with purchases to be initiated through authorized North Dakota dealers.

The multi-award vehicle includes prime contractors Steelcase, Inc., MillerKnoll Inc., Haworth, Inc., and Teknion LLC, with the contract administered by the State of North Dakota and originating from a NASPO cooperative purchasing agreement. The contract period runs from March 1, 2023, to January 21, 2028, and covers the entire state of North Dakota. Pricing is structured with tiered discounts ranging from 38.13% to 74% off list prices, depending on product lines and order volumes. Authorized dealers such as Fireside Office Products Inc. and Connect Interiors LLC are designated to provide sales and service support, with Rough Rider Industries also identified as a state source of supply. An administrative fee of 0.25% is applied to sales, and the contract allows for potential expanded product lines and additional discounts through participating addendum negotiations.