Furniture
The purchasing of furniture for Western has been greatly streamlined through the use of Western Marketplace and the assistance of an expert buyer available Tuesday thru Thursdays. Here are a few guidelines to help in the process.
For Standard Furniture Needs
(Seating, tables, sit-stand desks, file cabinets, side chairs, etc. using department budgets)
Log into the Western Marketplace and shop the furniture suppliers with whom we have preferential pricing, excellent warranty, and delivery direct to your office location!
There are a range of options and price points. Delivery times varies based on vendor manufacturers. Placing your order directly through the Marketplace is a quick and efficient method of getting your order processed.
Besides our catalog vendors we also have a range of non-catalog furniture vendors offering more selections.
Contact Karen McKinnon to discuss your furniture needs as a quote will be needed for our non-catalog vendors.
Or submit a furniture request form to begin process.
Need a Quote or Planning for a Larger Project?
If you are in need of a quote for specialized furniture or are planning a larger project (eg. new building or office refresh), complete the furniture esign form.
The furniture buyer will reach out to you after receiving the esign form to begin the process.
Major Renovation or Remodel?
Furniture and office equipment for a major renovation or remodeling project must be coordinated with Capital Planning and Development and are generally funded under capital budget allocations. A Project Manager will have been assigned to these and you should coordinate with them on your furniture needs.
If you receive furniture that is not what you ordered or is damaged, please contact the Procurement Department as soon as possible with as much detail about the issue as possible (photos, incorrect model numbers, etc.) so that we can contact the supplier and arrange for the problem to be fixed.
Need Western Marketplace Help?
Contact our Procurement Team direct at: esm.support@wwu.edu
Check Your Ergonomics
For inquiries on WWU ergonomic recommendations, please contact:
Karen McKinnon
360-650-2314