Furniture Standards


The UBCO Furniture Standards ensure high-quality, durable, and environmentally friendly furniture through stringent warranty requirements, sustainability certifications, and responsive local vendor service.


Warranty
  • Furniture (hard goods) shall have a standard minimum 10‐year written manufacturer’s warranty on all components. All electrical components shall have a standard minimum 5‐year written manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Upholstered furniture (seating) shall have a standard minimum 5‐year written manufacturer’s warranty, fabric included.
  • Residential/low quality furniture is not permitted due to concerns over fire safety and durability standards.
Environmental
  • Vendor to have a minimum of 30 laminate finishes available as standards.
  • Environmental: Specify products with reduced environmental impact.
  • Requirement: Greengard, BIFMA Level, and LEED certified.
Procurement
  • Vendor should have ability to stock selected (agreed upon) items after award.
  • High service level is required, including local presence, 48 hour response time, and local service.
  • Vendor to have a minimum of 30 laminate finishes available as standards.

Furniture Design Guidelines

The Furniture Design Guidelines provide comprehensive specifications and requirements for furniture, detailing codes, finishes, materials, and dimensions. Each category is meticulously outlined with specific notes and accompanied by photos to ensure clarity and adherence to standards.

Please click here to access the PDF document outlining these specifications and requirements.