HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Christmas DecorationsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF AN INFORMAL REQUEST
FOR QUOTE FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal request for Christmas
decorations from Baker Design Group.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 115-42200-350-01 (Operating Supplies)
in an amount not to exceed $49,945.00.
BACKGROUND:
Quotes were taken in accordance with City Purchasing Policy. Formal bids and
advertisements are not required for purchases under $50,000. Baker Design Group and
Venue Arts submitted quotations with Party People Plus submitting a no bid.
Baker Design Group submitted the lowest responsive and responsible quote. The
Baker Design Group is a full service Interior Design Firm and Christmas Design
Company that has provided services for the past 20 years for Residences, Fine Hotels,
Public Spaces and Corporate Offices in the Dallas and greater DFW area. They are
known for their unique artistic approach that truly sets each individual design apart in
both corporate and residential environments. They are a five -time design award winner
for the American Society of Interior Designers Dallas and Texas chapters.
This purchase will secure new Christmas decorations for the Christmas Capital of Texas
program. The decorations are of high, long-lasting quality and will be used for years to
come. They have the ability to be refreshed to extend their life span, well into the future.
The decorations are customized and specific for each of the six individual facades of the
Headquarters Building. They were planned according to each fagade's purpose and
reflect the appropriate time period and color palate of each building.
Staff will give a PowerPoint presentation at the September 16 Council meeting that will
show the design concepts.
9/11/2014 9:55:11 AM
Staff recommends approval.
9/11/2014 9:55:11 AM