Title
Fire Department Uniforms
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of Fire Department Uniforms for three years to the following:
‒ Galls, LLC,
‒ Municipal Emergency Services, Inc,
‒ Read’s Uniforms, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Reginald Johnson, Fire
Damian Owens, Fire
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) purchases uniforms including, but not limited to, dress uniforms, long and short sleeve shirts, pants, hats, ties, leather belts, shoes, and boots.
§ On July 27, 2020, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ Three companies were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders for specific products to accommodate the diverse needs of CFD.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $850,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
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 MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provision of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Fire Operating Budget