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OPEN SPACE MODULAR FURNITURE CONTRACT
Since 1984, DBI has provided products and services helping organizations and businesses work better. We are experts in our field and take pride in our ability to put all the pieces together and our consultative partnerships. We believe if we approach every day and every situation with a goal of demonstrating excellence in reputation, we will serve our customers well
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STATEWIDE ERGONOMIC SEATING CONTRACT
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MIDEAL PROGRAM
DBI, in partnership with Haworth, continues our relationship with the State of Michigan as a valued provider of quality office furniture and exceptional design and installation services.
In addition, DBI also provides Soundmasking products and services to address the accoustical and privacy issues in open space environments.
If you are a State of Michigan customer North of Highway 55, Interphase in Traverse City is your servicing dealer for the Haworth Modular and Seating contracts. All information on this site applies to all State of MI customers, but quotes and orders for customers North of Highway 55 are facilitated through Interphase. Click here for Interphase contact information.
The DBI staff has been fantastic and I had a great time working with them. DBI is always efficient and professional and with every project, they prove they are THE BEST at what they do.
Mary Schlientz
Construction Facilities Management
Office Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, MI
DBI's State of Michigan Support Team
DBI employs a team dedicated to the servicing of the current State of Michigan contracts. This team includes: contract administrator, design supervisors, designers, project coordinators, customer service and inventory coordinator.
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Kylie Barbier
Monica Wahrer
Geena Montgomery
Tracy Wahtola
Stephanie Mapes
Trisha Russell
HAWORTH and DBI continue our relationship with the
State of Michigan as a valued provider of ergonomic and general office seating, systems and modular panels and walls with space planning, design and installation services.
for more information, contact
MARIE SHAW
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
marie.shaw@dbiyes.com
517.267.8081
Open Space
Modular Furniture Contract
Haworth is the sole vendor for the Open Space Modular Furniture Contract with DBI as the provider of Haworth office furniture with accompanying design and installation services for customers South of Highway 55. Modular Office Systems Furniture, Including Programming, Design, Installation, and Refurbishment Services.
Statewide
Ergonomic Seating Contract
DBI is the contract's servicing dealer for State of Michigan customers south of Highway 55. The contract offers a breadth of ergonomic and general office seating products and services.
MDOC Seating Standards
Soundmasking Contract
Sound masking is the process of adding background sound to reduce noise distractions, protect speech privacy and increase office comfort. The State of Michigan has a Soundmasking Contract in place.
Soundmasking Website
Soundmasking Contract
DBI Design Services
Whether you’re looking for new office furniture for one station, one floor, or a whole building, DBI’s staff Designers are here to assist you with all the details so that you can focus on your business. Our dedicated State of Michigan contract designers are familiar with all the nuances that make the State a unique customer and have the expertise to make your design project fit your budget, your timeline and your business needs.
Our Designers manage the furniture process from initial customer meeting through installation and punch list, attending construction meetings as needed and providing appropriate documentation to close out the project in our system and yours.
To begin a new Design Project, please click on the “Have a new project?” link to complete the Design Authorization. Forward your completed form to Marie.Shaw@dbiyes.com and we will assign a team to your project.
Start a New Project
Design Authorization Form
Request Warranty
Services
Seating Warranty Service Request
MiDEAL Website
How to Become a MIDEAL Member
Becky Przedwojewski
becky.przedwojewski@haworth.com
C 517.281.5826
As a Haworth representative, Becky manages the State of Michigan Contract as a liasion between Haworth, the State and DBI. Becky works closely with DBI and supports sales and training functions to ensure the successful completion of all State of Michigan contract furniture projects.
HAWORTH State of Michigan Dealer Sales Manager
Marie Shaw
Contract Administrator/Project Coordinator Supervisor
marie.shaw@dbiyes.com
P 517.267.8081
Marie Shaw is the State of Michigan Contract Administrator for DBI. In this position Marie maintains frequent contact with clients, Haworth members, sales, design, and warehouse and installation personnel to establish a smooth flow of information regarding company products, services and procedures pertaining to the State of Michigan
Marie started her career with DBI in the Purchasing Department which gave her a meticulous understanding of both DBI's and Haworth's processes. Marie has been with DBI for over twenty years.
Kylie Barbier
Design Supervisor
kylie.barbier@dbiyes.com
P 517.267.8061
Kylie Barbier joined DBI, in 2016, as an interior designer and quickly rose to the title of Design Supervisor where she is responsible for her team's development of projects from the programming phase through post-occupancy. As a designer, Kylie understands the client’s needs for a functional and aesthetically pleasing workplace. As a design supervisor, Kylie enjoys assisting and guiding her team with expansive ideas to produce the highest quality work that exceeds industry standards.
Kylie is a 2013 graduate of Central Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree of Applied Arts.
Monica Wahrer
Designer
monica.wahrer@dbiyes.com
P 517.267.8073
Monica Wahrer joined DBI as an interior designer in 2016. As an interior designer, Monica is responsible for coordinating with the design supervisor to create an efficient workplace that is both ergonomically productive and aesthetically pleasing to the client. In her role, she works closely with the client and the rest of the DBI team, through design challenges to the client’s complete satisfaction.
Monica graduated from the Kendall College of Art and Design with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts/Interior Design in 2015.
Geena Montgomery
Designer
geena.montgomery@dbiyes.com
P 517.267.8072
Geena Montgomery joined DBI in 2016 as an interior designer. Geena blends programming data and design to determine how individuals work and how the work environment affects productivity. She then integrates psychology with space planning to create the best possible solution for all clients.
Geena is a 2014 graduate of Ferris State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Architecture degree. She also received a Master’s in Architecture with a focus on Interior Design in 2016 from Kendall College of Art and Design
Tracy Wahtola
Customer Service
tracy.wahtola@dbiyes.com
P 517.267.8052
Tracy Wahtola is the State of Michigan’s dedicated Customer Service Representative for the contracts with Haworth, Inc. Tracy assists customers with quotes, order questions and tracks customer deliveries of Haworth Contracts furniture. Tracy started at DBI in Office Products sales and customer service over 14 years ago, which provided her with a strong basis for her role on the State of Michigan team.
Stephanie Mapes
Interior Designer
stephanie.mapes@dbiyes.com
P 517.267.8053
Stephanie is a 2011 Kendall College of Art and Design graduate with a BFA in Interior Design. She joined DBI in 2019 and as part of DBI’s collaborative design team. Stephanie has worked on multiple design projects for a variety of sectors: government, educational, and private businesses. Her favorite part of design is space planning as she loves the challenge of making the space function how the client envisions it.
Trisha Russell
Senior Project Coordinator
trisha.russell@dbiyes.com
P 517.267.2014
Trisha Russell is a State of Michigan Senior Project Coordinator for DBI. In this position, Trisha is the internal point of contact for the State of Michigan Haworth Contract at DBI. She works directly with clients to answer questions regarding price quotes, status of orders and procurement processes and is also the point of contact for Haworth members in facilitating the administration of the contract.
Internally, Trisha maintains frequent contact with sales, design, warehouse and installation personnel to establish a smooth flow of information regarding company products, services and procedures pertaining to the State of Michigan contract.
I am very appreciative of your flexibility, willingness to go above and beyond, and attention to detail. The DBI team is great about making sure all of the boxes are checked and that projects are completed on time.
Teri Martin
Facilities Manager, Labor and Economic Opportunity
From emergency tear downs, reconfigurations and installations, to follow-through on all Haworth orders, to problem solving unique situations, the team at DBI have been our go-to experts servicing without question and with a smile. Thank you so much!
Curt Myers
State Facilities Administrator, State of Michigan, DTMB
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Seating Gallery
The Very Side Chair provides intuitive recline, ensuring user weight is absorbed and distributed to provide natural support. Its side-to side torsional flex allows the backrest to follow the user as they move, increasing mobility and comfort when reaching sideways for objects.
Very Side Chair
AVAILABLE ON CONTRACT
Zody is a fully ergonomic task chair that will always be in style. More than three million Zody chairs are in use globally today, a testament to the team’s focus
on creating a chair that would appeal to and fit users from around the world.
The light-scale aesthetic and options
for colors and fabrics mean Zody can take on any look—and work in any environment.
Zody Task Chair
AVAILABLE ON CONTRACT
The X99 seminar chairs are engineered to maintain the highest levels of comfort, especially over extended periods of time. Both models offer a responsive reclining back to provide anyone—and any body—with a customized sitting experience. You just may find that X99 is the most comfortable meeting chair you’ll ever sit in.
X99 Seminar Chair
AVAILABLE ON CONTRACT
The Improv H.E. task chair offers proven ergonomic performance. A member of the world's largest ergonomic seating family, the Improv H.E. desk dhair provides easy-to-use adjustments to accomodate people of all types and sizes. Also available as XL Task Chair
Improv H.E. Task Chair
AVAILABLE ON CONTRACT
The Hello Lounge is a study in contrasts, right down to the optional dual fabric combinations. Greet your guests with a chair that makes a great first impression.
Hello Lounge Chair
AVAILABLE ON CONTRACT
The Very task chair provides customizable ergonomic support to enhance well-being and the sitting experience. With a patented asymmetrical lumbar control, easy adjustments, and supportive mesh, knit, or upholstery options, Very adeptly responds to the body's movements for user-controlled comfort—helping people stay engaged and feel productive while performing all kinds of work
Very Task Chair
AVAILABLE ON CONTRACT
MSP Seating
Standards
DHHS Seating Standards
MiDEAL Program
The State of Michigan's MiDEAL Extended Purchasing Program allows municipalities, colleges and universities, school districts, public academies and non-profit hospitals to access State Contracts with the same terms, conditions and pricing.
The State offers MiDEAL Membership to local entities allowing them to buy office furniture, design and installation from the competitively bid State Contract. This results in significant and immediate savings on the costs of good and services - and protects you against future price increases resulting in long-term savings.
Learn more about Very Task Seating
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Contract Services
HAWORTH State of Michigan
Dealer Sales Manager
Becky Przedwojewski
Contract Administrator/
Project Coordinator Supervisor
Design Supervisor
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
Customer Service
Interior Designer
Senior Project Coordinator
Learn more about Hello Lounge Seating
Learn more about the Improv H.E.
Learn more about the X99 Seminar Chair
Learn more about Zody Task Seating
Learn more about the Very Side Chair
Modular Gallery
The UniGroup Too panel system accomodates shared workstations with momolithic panels, laminate worksurfaces, and storage bringing simplicity to a familiar application. UniGroup Too offers segmented panels for an architectural look, up-mount storage units for landscaping, and
slat pads or markerboards for personalization.
Panel Systems
X Series desks and casegoods adapt to your floorplate. The product can flex and grow and effectively leverage inventory.
X Series Desking
AVAILABLE ON CONTRACT
Learn more about X Series Desking
X Series storage offers an incredible breadth of aesthetic options and design elements. Tremendously functional and well-engineered, X Series storage conforms to virtually any workspace, workstyle, and budget.
X Series Storage
AVAILABLE ON CONTRACT
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Height-Adjustable Tables are ideal for a variety of settings, from task-intensive workstations to ever-changing freestanding environments, to private offices. The ability to alter worktop height throughout the day helps prevent repetitive work injuries and reduces fatigue, ultimately contributing to increased productivity and employee retention. Haworth offers Height Adjustable Tables in an array of shapes, height ranges and finishes to best suit your needs.
Height Adjustable Tables
AVAILABLE ON CONTRACT
Browse Haworth's selection of Height Adjustable Tables.
The WorkFit Sit-Stand Workstation optimizes the interaction between people and their technology to enhance the human experience and provide long-term value. This versatile solution easily retrofits a table or desktop into a height-adjustable, sit-to-stand workstation in just seconds.
Accessories
AVAILABLE ON CONTRACT
Browse Haworth's selection
AVAILABLE ON CONTRACT
Learn more about UniGroup Too
Learn more about the XL Task Chair.
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From the first installation to every move you make, this proven system protects your bottom line. With built-in efficiencies like non-progressive tiling and quick-connect electrical wiring, Enclose is the fastest, easiest, and most adaptable wall system in the market.
Enclose Walls
AVAILABLE ON CONTRACT
Learn more about Enclose Walls
Haworth Warranty
Modular Warranty Service Request
Link to Modular Contract
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Project Design Authorization Form
Modular Cleaning Request
Chair Cleaning Request
Link to Seating Contract
Sound Masking Quote Request
Current MIDEAL Member List
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