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AGENDA TITLE: Standardization of Office Systems Furniture
MEETING DATE: February 5, 1992
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council, by motion action, standardize on the
manufacturer of Herman Miller for office systems furniture.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: With the near completion of the White Slough expansion
project, the Citv has developed additional work areas for
Water/Wastewater Inspectors, Wastewater Operators and a
Receptionist/Clerk. These are open areas and the
individual work spaces will be established using modular office systems furniture.
The attached Exhibit A shows the type of furniture that we are proposing. With
additions at City Hall and the Municipal Service Center, we will be purchasing
additional office systems furniture.
Through the League of California Cities' purchasing arrangements, we are able to
acquire office systems furniture from two major manufacturers at tremendous
discounts (i.e., fifty to sixty-five percent of retail, depending on the actual
item). Since the two manufacturers' systems are not interchangeable, it is
important that we standardize on one product. Both manufacturers have essentially
the same products and are comparable in price. We are recommending Herman Miller
over Haworth for the following reasons:
1. Knowledge and support of local vendor.
In trying to evaluate the two products, Herman Miller suppliers were
considerably more responsive to our questions and in providina the
necessary information requested.
2. Trade-in capability of product.
Herman Miller provides for purchasing recycled material and allows trade in
of old product.
3. Availability of product.
Most of the Herman Miller lines are manufactured in Roseville and are
readily available.
4. Availability of a super -economy line.
APPROVED
T110MAS A PETERSON
City Manage,
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Herman Miller provides a product where the metal framework comes only in
the color gray, and has a more limited line of colored fabric. It is our
feeling that for most office uses at White Slough, Municipal Service Center
and City Hall (i.e,, engineering. accounting and clerical). F is prodcct
will more than meet ouc needs.
FUNDING: Not apr'' ` air ie.
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Works Director
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Attachment
cc: City Attorney
Finance Director
Purchasing Officer
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