COUNCIL ACTION FORM

FURNITURE FOR RESOURCE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING CAMPUS

As part of the construction of the new Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus (R3C) workspace furniture is required throughout the operations spaces in the new facility.

Staff worked with a consultant to design furnishings for theR3C. The goals for the facility furnishings include supporting staff and visitor accessibility, minimizing maintenance, and reinforcing operational efficiency. Locations for these furnishings include office/administrative spaces, educational and meeting rooms, staff breakroom, lobby space, and the scale house. 

An Invitation to Bid was issued for these items on October 10, 2026. On October 29, 2026, a single bid was received as follows:

The bid from Workspace was reviewed and determined to be acceptable. Workspace is a responsible bidder and its bid was for all requested products and fully meets the specified requirements. 

The cost for the R3C furnishings is $65,722.27. Funding is budgeted as part of the Owner's Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) budget of the R3C project in the amount of $100,000.

1. Award a contract for furniture for the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus to Workspace Inc., of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $65,722.27. 
2. Do not award the contract to Workspace Inc. of Des Moines, IA, and refer this item back to staff. 
3. Reject the bid.

Purchasing furniture for the new Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus (R3C) was part of the project budget and is necessary to allow for staff and visitor accessibility and support operations at the R3C facility. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as described above.