Title
Citywide Janitorial Supplies
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder MSC Industrial Supply Co. for the purchase of janitorial supplies for three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, 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):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kay Elmore, General Services
Explanation
§ City departments routinely purchase janitorial cleaning supplies for daily operations including cleaners and detergents and safety gear such as goggles and gloves.
§ On September 4, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; 13 bids were received.
§ MSC Industrial Supply Co. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $125,000.
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 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: Various Departments’ Operating Budgets