Contracts & Compliance

Buy through the
contracts you already trust.

Every line we sell runs through a manufacturer awarded on NY State (OGS), BOCES, or national cooperative contracts — so your procurement team can buy on an established contract instead of building a bid from scratch. Everything below is documented and shareable with your board.

Contract vehicles

How to buy from us

Three primary paths. Your business official can procure through the one that fits your district's or facility's requirements.

Contract Vehicle 1

NYS OGS Contracts

The manufacturers we represent hold current New York State Office of General Services (OGS) contracts covering commercial furniture across state agencies, schools, and municipalities.

Contract IDs vary by manufacturer and product category. On any RFQ, reference the OGS contract number and we price against that contract's terms directly.

Reference your OGS contract # on the RFQ. We match.
Contract Vehicle 2

BOCES Bid Contracts

Many of our manufacturer lines are awarded on regional BOCES cooperative bid contracts across the North Country. Rather than list contracts that re-bid every year, we confirm the active, awarded contract that covers your product and your BOCES region at quote time.

Contracts are re-bid annually. We confirm your BOCES region's active contract IDs on quote and provide the compliance documentation your procurement team needs.

Ask your BOCES coordinator. We'll confirm.
Contract Vehicle 3

Direct RFQ / Bid

For projects outside cooperative contracts — private-sector, healthcare, single-district competitive bids, or non-NY buyers — we quote line-by-line against your specification.

Same margin, same terms. The only difference is the procurement path. Sealed bids delivered to spec and on schedule.

Send your RFQ. 5-day standard turnaround.
Contract Vehicle 4

Sourcewell / National Co-ops

Select manufacturer lines are available through Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) and other national cooperative purchasing organizations for entities eligible under those programs.

Ask which of your specified products qualify — we'll confirm active contract numbers and pricing.

Coverage varies by product line.
Compliance covered

The paperwork we routinely handle

Not add-ons. Not extras. Just what's normal on projects for schools, districts, hospitals, and municipalities in New York.

I.

Prevailing Wage

On projects requiring prevailing wage under NYS Labor Law § 220 — including referendum-funded capital work — we coordinate compliant install labor and the certified payroll documentation your project requires.

II.

Sales Tax Exemption

Tax-exempt certificate handling built into the PO stage for eligible schools, districts, non-profits, and municipalities. No back-and-forth after invoicing.

III.

Insurance & Bonding

Standard COIs (general liability, workers' comp, installer liability) delivered with every PO. Bonding available on qualifying projects.

IV.

MWBE Coordination

We work with MWBE-certified partners on projects with participation goals. Ask about our current MWBE relationships during quote.

V.

SED Building Aid

Product specification aligned with State Ed Dept building aid eligibility. We flag any items that would affect aid claims before you PO.

VI.

Warranty Documentation

All manufacturer warranty certificates issued in your district's name — not ours. You own the warranty from day one.

Product certifications

Standards your facilities team asks for

Certifications vary by manufacturer and product line. Cert sheets available on request per SKU.

GreenGuard Gold
Low chemical emissions for indoor air quality — standard on classroom lines.
ANSI / BIFMA
Commercial-grade structural and safety compliance across seating and casegoods.
LEED Credits
Contribute to MR, EQ, and RC credits for LEED-registered projects.
CA 01350
California school-standard indoor air quality certification for classroom furniture.
SCS Indoor Advantage
Third-party verified low VOC emissions across select seating and workstation lines.
FSC / SFI
Responsibly-sourced wood on casegoods, cafeteria tables, and library millwork.
NSF / Antimicrobial
Healthcare-grade material and antimicrobial surfaces for clinical environments.
Fire Rating
Cal 133, NFPA 260, and Boston 133 fire retardancy standards on upholstered lines.

Bid participation

We bid competitively on public-sector RFQs and RFPs across the North Country. Standard 5-day turnaround on quotes. 15-day turnaround on complex multi-line bids.

Sealed bids delivered per spec. We attend pre-bid meetings when required and travel for major project walkthroughs.

Vendor onboarding

Not yet a registered vendor with your district or facility? We complete standard vendor packets (W-9, COI, references, financial disclosures) within 3 business days of request.

  • W-9 · same-day
  • COI · same-day
  • References · 24-48hrs
  • Financial disclosure · 3 business days

Need a specific contract number or cert sheet?

Send the product line, the contract type, or the certification your team needs — we'll email back the documentation within one business day.

Request Documentation
Or call the shop directly — 315 · 742 · 2253