Item 4C
Approve contract with Texas Interior Resources, LLC dba Interior Resources for furniture at The Marq Southlake
Item 4C
Good evening Mayor and members of the City Council. This is item 4C which is a proposed contract with Texas Interior Resources, LLC dba Interior Resources for furniture at Phase 1 of
The Marq Southlake.
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City Council approval of a contract with Texas Interior Resources, LLC dba Interior Resources for furniture for Phase 1 of The Marq Southlake in an amount not to exceed $360,000
Requested Action
As you know, construction on Phase 1 of The Marq Southlake is currently underway. With this item, we are seeking City Council approval of a contract with Interior Resources to provide
furniture at Phase 1 of The Marq in an amount not to exceed $360,000.
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Background
The Marq Southlake Phase 1 scheduled to open in December 2015
Staff working with Barker Rinker Seacat & Gallun Snow on selection of furniture
Selection criteria included:
Aesthetic
quality
Durability
Intended use
Compatibility with interior
furnishings
Phase 1 of The Marq Southlake is expected to open in December 2015. In anticipation of the opening, staff has been working with the architect, Baker Rinker Seacat, and interior design
firm, Gallun Snow, on the selection of furniture for the facility. Many factors were considered during the selection of furniture including aesthetic quality, durability, intended use
and compatibility with interior furnishings. Staff also considered feedback received from the Senior Advisory Commission when selecting furniture pieces for the new Senior Center.
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Background
Request for Bid released in June
Five responses received
Interior Resources recommended vendor based on ability to provide requested furniture items and proposed price
In June, staff released a request for bid for furniture at The Marq Southlake. Five companies responded to the bid, with Interior Resources being the recommended vendor based on their
ability to provide the furniture items listed in the bid package and proposed price.
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Interior Resources
Full service office furniture dealership
Experienced project team
Certified vendor with City of Southlake
Represents over 200 manufactures
Interior Resources is a full service office furniture dealership located in the Dallas Design District. Each member of the project team has over 17 years of experience in the industry
providing furniture delivery and installation services. Interior Resources represents over 200 manufacturers of office furniture and is a certified vendor with the City of Southlake.
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Financial Considerations
Funding in the amount of $400,000 was allocated in project budget for FFE
Funding in the amount of $400,000 was previously allocated in the project budget for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment at Phase 1 of The Marq Southlake.
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City of Southlake Strategy Map
Critical Business Outcomes
CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives.
CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit,
develop and retain employees committed to excellence.
CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges.
CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively
completing traffic analysis of key areas.
CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value.
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
Performance
Management &
Service Delivery
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
This item is linked to the City’s Strategy Map related to the focus area of Quality Development and meets the corporate objective to provide attractive and unique spaces for the enjoyment
of personal interests and invest to provide and maintain high quality public assets. It also addresses Critical Business Outcome CB01, to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on
short-term initiatives.
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Questions: Candice Edmondson – (817)748-8311
I appreciate the opportunity to present this item to you. If you have any questions you may contact me at (817) 748-8311. Thank you.
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