UC Systemwide Procurement is hosting a webinar on July 9 to introduce important new ways to buy from leading manufacturers in flooring and office furniture using existing UC systemwide agreements, while boosting economic and community impact:
- Flooring agreements cover top-tier suppliers like Bentley Mills, Interface Americas, Mannington Commercial, Mohawk, Shaw, Tarkett, and Milliken.
- Office Furniture agreements include Kimball International, MillerKnoll, and Steelcase.
These agreements already go well beyond cost with:
- Best-in-class dealer support, including design guidance and project management
- Locked-in pricing (for flooring) through April 2027—a big win for budgeting
- Warranty-backed quality and a wide variety of styles and solutions.
- Competitively bid contracts with UC-approved terms and conditions.
But the biggest win is…we’ve now identified affiliated flooring and office furniture dealers you can use to help UC meet its 25% economic impact spend goal, while supporting local businesses and building positive community impact.
For better decision-making, these updated dealer lists now include:
- Dealer/Installer Small Business and Diversity certifications
- Direct contacts for both dealers and manufacturers
And the good news keeps coming…UC’s Sustainability team is collaborating with these vendors to improve green reporting, so you can identify and select the most environmentally responsible options for your projects. Click to access these manufacturer’s sustainability program specs to help match your location’s goals.
The simple act of using a small and/or diverse dealer or installer for your next project represents more than just a buying decision—it’s a smarter, more inclusive, and more sustainable way to build and furnish across the UC system.
For more info or questions about using this approach, contact Preston Wight, FMC Sr. Category Manager, UC Systemwide Procurement.