On Sept. 1, 2001, the University of California finalized a contract with Steelcase, Inc. The information below provides a summary of contract information and a link to a step-by-step ordering process.
Note: Use Marketplace, UCSD's online buying site to order Steelcase from BKM or STORE if your department has access.
To view and order furniture products online, visit Steelcase@STORE and BKM@UCSD.
Furniture types covered by Steelcase: According to the Steelcase contract, when you buy the following types of furniture in steel and/or laminate, you must buy Steelcase products only:
Other types of furniture may be purchased from either Steelcase or other vendors. Please see Furniture Overview for details.
You should be aware of these sections of the Steelcase contract:
You may be interested in these additional sections of the contract as well:
How to buy Steelcase furniture: If you plan to purchase furniture from Steelcase, contact Steelcase Representatives to obtain catalogues, product literature and samples. Then follow step-by-step procedures that will help the buying process go smoothly.
Standard Steelcase lines are also available through Steelcase@STORE.
Although this is UCSD's primary agreement, if you believe you have reason to purchase furniture covered by this contract from a vendor other than Steelcase, please contact Brant Yancey in Purchasing, (858) 534-6721. Brant will confer with Purchasing management before an exception can be made.