Purchasing
CFI, offers procurement services that guarantee
that all franchise and ADA standards are met regarding the
designated interior selections.
The general purchasing process is as follows:
Contract reviews with the design team to "double
check" all selections and finishes on a line by line basis.
Separate review by
contract specialists to ensure that all quantities of floor and wall
coverings are correct and are within industry standard overages.
(Requests for this information are forwarded to the client or
contact of record upon execution of contract.)
Purchase orders are generated;
with confirmed pricing, project shipment request dates and then
subsequently sent to the designated manufacturers.
Manufacturers will
contact and inform the project coordinators of any items which, due
to availability, may require a re-selection in order to meet the
requested shipment dates. In this event a meeting will be held with
the designer who will send re-selection options to the client for
approval. Change order will be sent for acceptance and once executed
CFI will forward necessary paperwork to vendor.
Once delivery
estimates are received from the various manufacturers, a shipment
schedule is generated which lists every item on order. This shipment
schedule is then sent to the client.
The delivery
schedule is confirmed weekly and updated, with any changes being
forward to client, general contractor, and other key personnel, as
the project progresses. It is the project coordinator's
responsibility to keep the manufacturer, freight company, and owner
updated on any delays or subsequent changes to the original shipment
dates.
Upon delivery to
the job site, it is the responsibility of the client or designated
installer to ensure that shipments are complete and notify CFI of
any discrepancy. A "freight receiving" instruction sheet will be
provided on suggested procedures of receiving goods.
CFI will
coordinate efforts with the client and affected manufacturer in
resolving any freight claim issues in a timely manner.
CFI will conduct a
"post occupancy evaluation" to inspect all supplied FF&E items and
to personally meet with engineering and house keeping departments to
discuss any cleaning or maintenance concerns. A manual will be
generated which lists manufacturer's instructions for the proper
care of all specified items.
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(804) 262-9220