Program Overview

Overview of UC Merced Furniture Program

The Office of Planning, Design, & Construction Management is the campus partner for planning and acquiring furniture. The University of California has a systemwide contract with Steelcase, Inc. for furniture manufacturing, which is distributed and installed by Tangram Interiors.

Program Details

• Office Furniture Standards
  • Fabrics and Finishes
  • Purchasing Guidelines
• Lab Furniture Standards
  • Wet/Dry Lab Stools
  • Computational Lab Chairs
  • Class Labs Stools
• Desk Chairs and Ergonomics
  • Ergonomic Task Chairs
  • Standing Desk Converters
  • Sit to Stand Desks
• Key Terms
• Furniture Policy

Furniture Requirements

The following purchases must be Steelcase products only:

• Office furniture
  • Filing cabinets
  • Desks/workstations
  • Bookcases
  • Paneled office systems
  • Task chairs and guest chairs
• Ancillary furniture
  • Lobby and guest
  • Conference rooms: tables and chairs
  • Tutorial classrooms: tables and chairs

Sustainability Goals

Steelcase, Inc. furniture aligns with UC Merced's sustainability goals, being durable, long-lived, made from sustainable materials, and easily disassembled and recycled at the end of its life.

Design Services and Surplus Furniture

Design services are offered for space reconfiguration. The University also has an offsite facility with an inventory of surplus furniture available for use.

Academics

The university consists of:

• School of Engineering
• School of Natural Sciences
• School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts
• Ernest & Julio Gallo Management Program
• Division of Graduate Education
• Division of Undergraduate Education

Administration

The administration includes:

• Office of the Chancellor
• Office of Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
• Equity, Justice and Inclusive Excellence
• External Relations
• Finance & Administration
• Physical Operations, Planning and Development
• Student Affairs
• Research and Economic Development
• Office of Information Technology