Title
Charlotte Water Uniforms
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder BrandRPM for the purchase of uniforms for the initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Scott Clark, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide uniforms to Charlotte Water employees who come into contact with the public in the course of their daily job activities, or as a component of personal protective equipment.
§ On October 30, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
§ BrandRPM was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Estimated annual expenditures are $315,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
BrandRPM is a city certified MBE.
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a), the city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where: (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) There are no SBEs or MWBES certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget