Dartmouth College has standardized on Steelcase furniture (case goods, selected files and seating) and inventories a variety of this furniture for rapid distribution and installation by the Facilities Operations & Management staff.
Denise Rowell (646-3228) is the contact person in Procurement Services for incidental office layouts of up to ten offices. Depending on the departmental workload Business Interiors of Williston, VT is also available to assist with CAD drawings. This determination will be made by Denise Rowell.
Procurement Services also manages a Loaner Chair Program whereby they offer ten chairs for employees to view and try before they buy. Employees can schedule an appointment with Denise Rowell (646-3228) between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Procurement Services has instituted a furniture stocking program comprised of Steelcase Series 9000 system furniture. The program was created with the assistance of Lisa Tiraboschi, David Harris, Bill Hochstin, Cynthia Crutchfield, Denise Rowell, Greg Husband and Bill Baker. Finish and surface selections for the program were made by George Hathorn, Campus Architect. The purpose of the program is to have selected height adjustable workstation components available for delivery and installation (at no cost by FO&M personnel) within 24-48 hours following receipt of a requisition in Procurement Services. The rectangular work surfaces are adjustable within a range of 26.5" to 30.5" and have a 3/4 height back panel. The work surface is a Driftwood Speckle laminate and the finish is Warm White.
The furniture is available in "L" shaped configurations and is comprised of three units-two rectangular work surfaces and either a single or bi-level height adjustable work surface which measures 48" along both back edges of the corner piece. The single level work surface is adjustable from 26" to 39/5". The bi-level unit adjusts within the same range and the keyboard shelf adjusts +/- 5" from the height of the monitor surface. The work station or individual unit assemblies are available in the following widths: 30", 45" and 60". All units are 30" deep. Metal center drawers and pedestals are also stocked in the program. Should these dimensions not meet our requirements other non-stock options are available.
The purpose of the Loaner Chair Program is to allow employees to try chairs from our stocking program for up to five days prior to buying them. Many chairs are designed to accommodate specific ergonomic requirements. It is virtually impossible to make this procurement decision from looking at a chair or simply sitting in it once.
Although the chairs in our program include a variety of ergonomic features, one chair does not accommodate every individual. We stock several chairs from various manufacturers. All of the chairs in the program have been reviewed for functional and structural requirements. They all have various ergonomic adjustments that are explained to you upon delivery of the chair.
Chairs available through this program are: Steelcase Criterion high-back and mid-back (with or without arms), Steelcase Rapport chair with arms, Steelcase Drive chair with arms, Steelcase LEAPL chair with arms, Steelcase Leap Pillow back with arms and the Grahl Excellence 67 chair. In the event that none of the above chairs meet the needs of the user, there are other quality chairs that Procurement Services can arrange for the user to review and try.
Individuals interested in the program should call Denise Rowell (646-3228) to arrange an appointment. There is usually someone available to give demonstrations from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Lounge furniture and office furniture (desks, credenzas, bookcases, files, chairs etc.) should be ordered through Denise Rowell. It is not to be ordered through OfficeMax.
The contact for mini blinds, lamps and lamp shades is Denise Rowell @ 646-3228. The contact for special lamps/lighting needs and window treatments (custom draperies, drapery hardware and horizontal blinds) for offices, reception areas etc is Denise Rowell @ 646-3228.
Dartmouth College has a Disposal Policy to dispose of used/excess furniture. Please contact William A Hochstin.
