Virco – Education Furniture Overview
As America's leading manufacturer and supplier of classroom furniture and equipment, Virco proudly serves America's diverse education community. This includes K-12 public schools, private schools, colleges and universities, preschool and daycare facilities, and Head Start programs. Because our business is built on strong customer relationships, we're committed to supporting the learning environments where our children spend many hours of their day.
Virco – Education Furniture Benefits
All U.S. Communities participants benefit from Virco's superior production and distribution facilities, which include our 560,000 square-foot factory
and headquarters in Torrance, California, as well as
multiple manufacturing and warehousing venues in Conway, Arkansas, where Virco maintains 1,750,000 square
feet of operational space.
With over 60 years of experience, product innovation and customer satisfaction, Virco gives you the added advantage of a nationwide factory-direct
sales team. Our knowledgeable, friendly sales people will be happy to provide you with furniture samples, complimentary CAD layouts and informative product literature.
Virco – Education Furniture Shipping
Virco’s U.S. Communities Pricing includes our standard delivery service (tailgate delivery). Tailgate delivery means that the driver is responsible
for moving the goods to the tailgate of the truck only. Therefore, you must have personnel on hand to unload the truck. We can arrange for 24 hours
advance notice of delivery at your request.
For an additional charge Virco also offers inside delivery (no installation) or full-service delivery (delivered and installed). For more information
see your current Virco U.S. Communities Contract; you can also contact your local Virco Sales Representative by visiting www.virco.com or calling 1-800-448-4726 for customer service assistance.
Virco – Education Furniture FAQ
Who can participate?
States, State Agencies, Counties, Cities, Schools, Colleges and Universities, Non-Profits and Special Districts.
Does my agency need to be a member of ASBO, NACo, USCM, NIGP or NLC to participate?
No. Any qualified agency can participate in the program.
My state requires local governments to bid everything. Can local governments in my state use this program without going out to bid?
Yes. This contract has been competitively bid by a government agency. Through the Joint Powers Authority or an inter-local agreement, local governments can "piggy-back" this competitively bid contract through U.S. Communities. This satisfies the competitive bid requirements in most states. See state by state laws on intergovernmental purchasing.
What does a government agency need to do in order to participate?
Complete the free online registration found on the U.S. Communities website. During the registration process, you will be asked to mark suppliers you are interested in. The suppliers that you select will contact you with detailed pricing and ordering information.
Is there a fee associated with joining U.S. Communities?
No, there are no costs or user fees to the local agency to participate or register.
If my agency already has an account with Virco – Education Furniture, do I need to set up a new account?
No. Contact your Virco – Education Furniture Account Manager to have the U.S. Communities program linked to your existing account.
Does the competitive pricing apply, regardless of quantity?
Using Virco – Education Furniture and the U.S. Communities program assures an agency they are getting a very competitive price on any size order. There are no costs, minimum quantity requirements or spend limits associated with using the Virco – Education Furniture U.S. Communities program.
How does it save time and money?
The key value for the agency is resource savings. On average, U.S. Communities participating agencies will save 5% over traditional procurement practices. Most agencies today are spread too thin. Agencies are downsizing administrative departments, and retiring or departing purchasing and maintenance positions are left unfilled. The U.S. Communities program provides a mechanism to save the time and costs associated with obtaining quotes or preparing bids. The time savings allow the department to accomplish its work tasks more efficiently with the personnel on hand.
How can my agency participate in the U.S. Communities program?
Complete the online registration.
Can more than one person at my agency register?
Yes, additional users can register by completing the standard registration process; the system will automatically unify all registrations that use the same TIN under one agency account. Alternately, existing users can add new users from within their account.