Furniture Purchases

Furniture Purchases:

All requests for furniture purchases, whether new or reconfiguration of existing workstations, are to be directed to Jennifer Schillo.  Jennifer will work with the department to explain the process and potential fees that may be involved.

Before beginning any furniture project, take into consideration:

• Commercial furniture is made to order and NOT RETURNABLE.
• Available funding. Know your budget!
• Required functions in the space.
• The design/furniture purchasing process takes time and involves multiple people. The speed at which a project can be completed depends on the schedule/workload of the designer, dealer, furniture reps, manufacturer and materials suppliers. Start early.

New Furniture:

Contact Jennifer Schillo to schedule a meeting to discuss furniture needs and the process. 

Reconfigurations/Repurposed Furniture:

Departments can save funds using furniture removed and saved from other departments.  Please note:

• This furniture is used and will typically not be brand new.
• A small fee will be charged for items taken out of the used furniture supply. No charges will be made without department approval.

Contact Jennifer Schillo to schedule a meeting to discuss furniture needs. 

General Furniture Project Considerations:

• Purchasing staff does not provide installation services. Departments will be responsible for additional installation charges that may arise.
• Departments will be responsible for submitting all required work orders; computer moves, data and telephone drops, painting, floor cleaning, etc.

Installations:

• Prior to installations, any furniture that is to be moved or removed MUST be cleaned out before work can begin. Computers must be removed and desktops, overhead units, files, desk drawers must be emptied.  The installers will not begin the work if the furniture is not emptied and the project will need to be rescheduled.
  • The installation companies may charge the department a fee for an additional, rescheduled trip.
• Furniture will be installed as illustrated on the approved drawings. Do not ask the installers for additional work or changes/alterations without consulting the designer/purchasing agent. 
• Installations include inspection of new furniture for damage, wiping down new items to remove dust, removal of all packing materials and cardboard. Installations DO NOT include deep cleaning of furniture or equipment.

Furniture Moves:

Systems Furniture:  Systems furniture refers to furniture that is connected together requiring disassembly or reconfiguration to move.  For example, work surfaces attached to other work surfaces or attached to panels. Moving systems furniture requires use of an outside installation company.  Departments are not allowed to move this furniture as it is a liability to the University and can void the furniture’s warranty.  Contact Jennifer Schillo.

Freestanding Furniture: Freestanding furniture such as filing cabinets, one-piece desks, chairs, storage cabinets, etc. can be moved by our Warehouse crew.  Contact Marcus Tulley to discuss your needs.