Purchasing & Central Receiving

Furniture Purchases:

Many things have to be considered when making decisions about furniture purchases.  Installation, removal, size of space, color ways, function and available ADA accommodations are always a consideration.  ISU Purchasing currently has a contract for furniture purchases up to $50,000.00 list price/ or $25,000.00 discounted price with a specific vendor.  Projects that are estimated to exceed these amounts must be bid out; and are not covered by the contract.  RJE Furniture currently has the contract with ISU.  Shelly Sponsel is our account executive, and can be reached at 317-713-6332, or by email at ssponsel@rjefurn.com. If you have questions regarding the status of pending purchase orders or delivery dates contact Heather Condra at 317-293-6371 or hcondra@rjefurn.com. We can assist departments when needed.  Please have the answers to the following questions so that assistance can be expedited in a fast and efficient manner.

What area is the furniture for?  (Please include a building and room name and/ or number)

What will the furniture be used for?  (Desks? Seminars?  Conferences?)

How many people will be using the furniture?  (A desk for one? Or a conference table for 10?)

What is the amount of available budget dollars that have been allocated for the project?

Who is the main contact for this project; and what is his/ her extension and e-mail address?

When does the furniture need to be in place? 

(Most furniture has a 6-8 week lead time after order is placed. During the summer months or for custom items the lead time can be up to 10 weeks).  A program is being developed, offering a limited selection of quick ship case goods and seating. This is expected to be implemented later in 2009.

** Just a note that each department will need to make their own arrangements with moving out old furniture to make room for installation of new.  This requires some planning by the department.  Advanced arrangements with Central Stores will need to be made if the department wishes for Central Stores to come and remove old surplus items.