Types of Quotes

This page explains the types of quotes that are used during the buying process for furniture. Read the information below to learn the differences among these quotes.

When you buy furniture for your department, you may receive three types of quotes: budgetary, order-ready, and revision.

Budgetary

Budgetary quotes provide an estimate of the cost for furniture. You can use a budgetary quote to request funds, allocate existing funds, or make decisions relating to the furniture purchase. This quote doesn't usually include detailed workspace planning, drawings, or furniture choices. Furniture designers usually provide budgetary quotes at no charge, but you must ask specifically for this type of quote.

Order-ready

Order-ready quotes usually include a charge (for example, 2% of the cost of the project). When you know your budget guidelines and have chosen the types of furniture, finishes, and fabrics you want, a designer will create an order-ready quote. This type of quote usually includes drawings and an itemized list of products to be purchased, including details on fabrics and finishes.

Revision

Revision quotes include major and minor revisions of an order-ready quote. Major revisions require the designer to produce new drawings, but minor revisions don't. Most furniture vendors charge additional design fees for more than two major revisions.

For information on Sustainable Criteria

The University of California’s Sustainable Procurement Guidelines (“Guidelines”) lay out the minimum for sustainability.  See Table 1 - Category Specific Green Spend Criteria for Indoor Furniture.