FULL DESIGN SERVICES. OEM must provide, if offering panel systems furniture or architectural walls, through their Authorized Dealer network, to all Purchasing Entities, design, reconfiguration, and layout services at a contracted hourly rate for each State or authorized entity. The contracted hourly rate for design services shall be negotiated during the Participating Addendum process. The OEM Authorized Dealer working on projects that require such services will provide a detailed description of all services being provided and costs associated with them. Design fees must not exceed 3% of total product cost unless the Purchasing Entity agrees to additional charges in advance of services.
A. The design project is more complex and requires more labor hours or expertise.
B. The design project requires additional site visits or travel to remote locations.
C. The design project is not typical and/or does not fall below the 3% cap. The contracted hourly rate for these services will be negotiated during the Participating Addendum process by each Participating State. Design Services applicable to Panel Systems Furniture:
a. Fabric, paint, and finishes must be available electronically and incorporated in CAD drawings to aid in the selection process.
b. The accuracy of all facility dimensions, obstructions, and attributes must be the responsibility of the Dealer.
c. The Authorized Dealer is responsible for overages, shortages, or all other ordering errors resulting from orders based on the design work completed by the Authorized Dealer. Approval of design work by the Purchasing Entity does not constitute responsibility for the Authorized Dealer design or ordering process.
d. If the Authorized Dealer is found to have designed and specified a new furniture installation which does not fit properly due to inaccurate floor plans, it is the Authorized Dealer responsibility (financially and logistically) to resolve the matter to the Purchasing Entity’s satisfaction. No payment must be made until the issue is fully resolved and approved by the Purchasing Entity’s project manager.
e. The Authorized Dealer must provide an installation plan showing in detail, the position of all new furniture products, wall heights, colors, types of panels, and voice/data outlets. The Purchasing Entity’s project manager shall approve, in writing, the final plan.
f. The Authorized Dealer must be responsible for all plans and their review for correct product application and stability. The Authorized Dealer is responsi...
FULL DESIGN SERVICES. OEM must provide, if offering panel systems furniture, through their Authorized Dealer network, to all Purchasing Entities, design, reconfiguration, and layout services at a contracted hourly rate for each State or authorized entity. The contracted hourly rate for design services shall be negotiated during the Participating Addendum process. The OEM Authorized Dealer working on projects that require such services will provide a detailed description of all services being provided and costs associated with them. Design fees must not exceed 3% of total product cost unless the Purchasing Entity agrees to additional charges in advance of services. Design Service Fees may only be applied to designing panel systems furniture. Design Services Fees may not be applied to seating, standalone file cabinets, standalone desks, tables, or metal storage and wooden case goods. A Dealer may request an exception, directly to the purchasing entity, to the 3% cap or request that Design Fees be allowed for other furniture product categories for one or more of the following reasons. The request must be approved by the purchasing entity and must be included in the quote and, after approval, be included in the purchase order.
A. The design project is more complex and requires more labor hours or expertise.
B. The design project requires additional site visits or travel to remote locations.
C. The design project is not typical and/or does not fall below the 3% cap. Design Services applicable to Panel Systems Furniture:
a. Fabric, paint, and finishes must be available electronically and incorporated in CAD drawings to aid in the selection process.
b. The accuracy of all facility dimensions, obstructions, and attributes must be the responsibility of the Dealer.
c. The Authorized Dealer is responsible for overages, shortages, or all other ordering errors resulting from orders based on the design work completed by the Authorized Dealer. Approval of design work by the Purchasing Entity does not constitute responsibility for the Authorized Dealer design or ordering process.
d. If the Authorized Dealer is found to have designed and specified a new furniture installation which does not fit properly due to inaccurate floor plans, it is the Authorized Dealer responsibility (financially and logistically) to resolve the matter to the Purchasing Entity’s satisfaction. No payment must be made until the issue is fully resolved and approved by the Purchasing Entity’s project manager.
e. The Author...
