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CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approval of a General Services Agreement with Western Office, Inc. to Provide Workstation Furniture and Installation Services in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $108,000 for the Human Resources and Finance Departments.
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Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
Contact: Jesse Bobbett, Financial Systems & Purchasing Manager
Phone Number: (310) 253-6012
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [ ] General Fund: Yes [X] No [ ]
Attachments: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notification: Email Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/04/2025)
Department Approval: Lisa Soghor, Chief Financial Officer (08/29/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a general services agreement with Western Office, Inc. to provide workstation furniture and installation services in an amount not-to-exceed $108,000 for the Human Resources and Finance Departments.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Finance and Human Resources Departments require office reconfigurations to create secure work spaces to conduct confidential personnel and payroll matters and address inadequate office space to accommodate recently hired staff.
To maintain consistency in design and ensure compatibility with existing furnishings, the City has historically procured MillerKnoll furniture. Over the years, the City has engaged authorized MillerKnoll vendors, including Western Office, Inc., to purchase furniture through cooperative agreements with other public agencies.
In keeping with this practice, staff contacted Western Office, Inc. to obtain a quote for five workstations and associated accessory furniture. The proposal received totals $103,092.65 and includes:
* Five (5) workstations with desks, cabinets, and power supplies
* Accessory furniture including meeting chairs, tables, and storage bookshelves
* Installation and setup services
Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Section 3.07.065 the City may award contr...
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