Tri-University
Furniture Purchasing Guide
The
three universities' have developed a formal standard for the
provision of office-furnishing services. Standardization reduces
the university's total cost of ownership (TCO) by streamlining
the ordering process, reducing support costs, reducing acquisition
costs, and provides the university a higher level of service.
In September of 1999, a Tri-University formal Request For
Proposal was released for the provision of standardized office-furnishing
services. A Tri-University multi-year exclusive contract (080401)
was awarded to Walsh Brothers as the sole provider of the
Tri-University's standard for office-furnishing services.
The Tri-University multi-year exclusive contract (080401)
provides high quality furniture products offering longevity,
value and professional appearance. Unlike the small office/home
office (SOHO) market, all products offered on contract (080401)
meet or exceed standards for fire-retardant fabrics, low VOC
paint finishes, ergonomic criteria including, lumbar support,
hydraulic lifts and a minumum of five (5) casters for stability
to prevent tipping and/or falling. Wood furniture derives
from reforested areas; wood finishes are water-based and nonpolluting.
Office-furnishings services shall be selected from the current
contract, as advocated by the Board of Regents. Requests for
contract deviation shall be formal, in writing approved by the area VP or Provost and forwarded
to the Director of Procurement, Purchasing Services. Requests
for contract deviation shall not be predicated on price-point
alone.
Contacts: |
Walsh
Bros.
1636 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85001
Vendor ID Number: 860189096 A |
Bryan Hammond
Sales Executive
Phone: 602-417-1258
E-mail: bhammond@walshbros.com
|
Northern
Arizona University
Furniture Showroom
Purchasing, Building #47A
|
Carol
Luckey
Purchasing Manager
Telephone: 928.523.6091
Fax: 928.523.1343
Carol.Luckey@nau.edu
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Guide
To Selecting Your Furniture Needs
To assist
in planning your upcoming office furnishing project, you may
begin by visiting the Walsh Bro's catalog covering the Tri-Univesity
Contract. You may select style, color, fabrics, design, etc.
To order your office furnishings, contact Carol Luckey, Purchasing
Manager, Purchasing Services, at 928.523.6091. Walsh Brothers
sales representatives shall be available to assist departments
with office furnishing selection. Planning and design service,
if required, shall be incorporated as a percentage of cost
for the furniture ordered
Enjoy
the benefits of lowest price, established high quality products
and services, best delivery and ease of ordering for office-furnishing
services through the exclusive Tri-University contract that
features several categories of furniture. The categories are
as follows:
Take a
look at the Walsh Bro's, Tri-Univesity Office Furnishings Catalog in Adobe Acrobat format.
Take a
look at Purchasing's virtual showroom.
View selected
items from our furniture catalog at the Electronic Furniture
Showroom.
Payment Options
Requisition/Purchase
Order (RXQ/PC). For payments with a total cost greater than
$5000, complete the University's Advantage RXQ document and
fax all supporting documentation to Purchasing Services for
a release of a purchase order.
University
Corporate Purchasing Card. For payments with total cost less
than $5000, utilize your University's Corporate Purchasing
Card.
Delivery
The delivery
schedules for office furnishings vary from 4-6 weeks depending
on the selection and type. Plan your office furnishing needs
well in advance of actual need
Order
Status
You may
check the status of your office furnishing order by contacting
Purchasing Services, Carol Luckey, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing
Services, at 928.523.6091
Cancellations/Returns
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Cancellation
of stock/standard product prior to production - No charge.
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Cancellation
of stock product after production - 10% of sell price.
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Cancellation
of stock product after shipment - 20% of sell price plus
freight.
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Cancellation
of standard product once production has commenced - 20%
of sell price.
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Cancellation
of standard product after shipment - 25% of sell price
plus freight.
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Cancellation
of custom product prior to production, 10 days ARO - 20%
of sell price.
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Cancellation
of custom product once production has commenced - non-cancelable.
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Cancellation
of custom product after shipment - non-cancelable.
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System
furniture is specified for specific areas, requirements
and needs, it shall be treated as custom product for cancellation
charges.
Guarantee/Warranty/Support Services
Warranty
and support services will vary depending on the Walsh Bro's
office furnishings selected. All work performed and all materials
and equipment furnished, excluding seating upholstery, shall
be guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship
for a minimum period of ten (10) years. For your particular
warranty and support details, contact Carol Luckey, Purchasing
Manager, Purchasing Services, at 928-523-6091
