Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Sam Lin, Interim Director, Project Development Unit
Subject: Furniture Purchase Agreement with Steelcase Inc. for the Project Development Unit
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with Steelcase Inc., for the purchase of furniture, fixtures, equipment, and related services in the amount not to exceed $3,500,000, for multiple capital projects managed by the Project Development Unit.
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BACKGROUND:
In March of 2017, this Board considered Feasibility and Master Plan recommendations for County capital improvements. Direction was given to pursue various capital projects including the County Office Building 3, Medical Center Campus Renovation, Cordilleras Health Facility Renovation, and South San Francisco Wellness Center (North County Wellness Center).
Since that time, Steelcase Inc. has provided furniture planning, procurement, and/or installation through its regional recommended dealer, One Workplace. The County has received Steelcase products on all County projects including the Regional Operations Center, San Mateo Health Campus Project, Navigation Center, and County Office Building 3.
DISCUSSION:
Under this proposed agreement, Steelcase will procure and provide all furnishing, fixtures and equipment plans on behalf of the County of San Mateo, including but not limited to, all necessary and specialized services for high-risk behavioral furnishings.
The selected furniture for the Project Development Unit (PDU) projects will be acquired utilizing pricing and/or discounts established through the Department of General Services Agency Cooperative Agreement program. Cooperative Agreements establish cooperative multi-state contracts where participating states may join together to achieve cost-effective and efficient acquisition of quality products and servic...
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