Purchasing

Because the success of your school furniture project depends upon the purchasing process itself, Contrax Furnishings has the resources and system in place to make the entire procedure easy and cost-effective.

Contrax Furnishings provides access to all of the furniture lines we represent – including hands-on demonstrations – allowing you to make selections for your entire project, including styles, colors, fabrics and surfaces.

Regardless of the size of your project, we will also conduct product education demonstration sessions with decision-makers, committees and district boards. Our objective is to expedite the process so you can focus on other aspects of opening your new school – such as hiring staff, finalizing curriculum, and countless other responsibilities.

Many products that Contrax Furnishings offer are available for purchase through state, school district, piggybackable or cooperative purchasing agreements.

Our purchasing services includes:

• Full pricing proposal
• Hands-on product demonstrations
• Room-by-room furniture lists (quantities, descriptions, pricing and contract information)

 The Hidden Costs of Purchasing on Your Own

Making a major educational purchase on your own will involve costs that are typically unanticipated. In many cases, when the decision-maker – whatever his or her position in the school or school system – takes charge of the purchasing, the task demands time and resources from other critical areas. If purchasing for a public school, you will also spend district resources to run a business – such as your own warehouse operation – without accounting for the costs.

Other hidden costs include: