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How to Buy Furniture From Steelcase
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Summary: Read step-by-step instructions on how to buy furniture from Steelcase, the University's primary office furniture supplier.
The University has a Strategic Sourcing contract with the Steelcase, Inc. for tables, chairs, file cabinets, free-standing steel or laminate desks, bookcases, paneled office systems, task chairs, or side chairs.
To view and order furniture products online, visit Steelcase@Marketplace Preview and BKM@UCSD.
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How to do it |
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Contact Steelcase. |
- Call the Steelcase UC Services Center at (877) 722-9090.
- The UC Services Center will assign a work order to your request.
- A representative from BKM, Steelcase's local supplier, will contact you within 24 hours.
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Decide which type of quote you need. |
- If you aren't sure that your budget can cover the cost of the project you have in mind, ask BKM for a budgetary quote. This quote will allow you to plan your purchase within your budget.
- If you know that what you want to purchase is within your budget, ask BKM to prepare your order-ready quote. There is no charge for minor revisions to the quote. Steelcase also allows two major revisions at no charge.
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Get a quote from BKM. |
- When the BKM representative contacts you, discuss the services BKM can provide, including:
- Design consultation
- Space planning
- Product selection
- Moving
- Installation
- Check the timetable to estimate how long this step will take.
- After you have decided what you want to buy, BKM will supply you with a quote that will include all charges, including design, delivery, and installation.
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Choose the correct method for your purchase. |
- Use Express Card if:
- You are authorized to use Express Card
- Your quote is less than $4,999, including tax, shipping, and handling.
- Complete a
Department Order if:
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You have a valid buyer code.
- Your quote is less than $2,500, including tax, shipping, and handling.
Note: Include your quote number and work order number on the Department Order and fax it to the vendor at:
(616) 475-2022.
- Submit a High Value Requisition if:
- Your quote is more than $2,500 and you will not be using Express Card to place your order.
Note: Fax a copy of your quote to Brant Yancey in Purchasing, (858) 534-5803. Be sure to write the requisition number on your quote.
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Prepare for your furniture delivery. |
- Set a delivery date with your BKM representative.
- Decide what to do with your old furniture. Options include contacting UCSD Surplus Sales or contacting UCSD's furniture buyer for a list of private furniture-recycler services.
- As the delivery date nears, prepare your workspace by clearing the old desktop, bookshelves, and drawers of files and other paperwork, desktop accessories, and personal effects.
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Questions? Contact Brant Yancey in Purchasing, (858) 534-6721. |
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