Title
Charlotte Water Uniforms and Clothing Contract
Action
Action:
A. Award a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Synq Marketing Group, LLC for the purchase of uniforms and work clothing 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):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Uniforms are provided to Charlotte Water employees who either come in contact with the public in the course of their daily job activities, or who are required to work in hazardous environments.
§ Uniforms make the employees readily recognizable to the public as City employees, and protect them from exposure to hazardous environments and materials.
§ Clothing provided under this contract covers items described in the Charlotte Water Uniform and Work Policy. Typical items include trousers, shirts, jackets, and caps.
§ On September 26, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received from interested service providers.
§ Synq Marketing Group, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Unit prices will remain firm for the initial term; annual adjustments may be allowed consistent with contract terms.
§ Estimated annual expenditures are $439,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: section 2.1 (a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget