Title
Citywide Uniform Rentals and Other Related Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Rental Uniform Service of Statesville, Inc. dba Sunshine Uniform Service for uniform rentals and other related services for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, two-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
* Various city departments use a service provider to supply uniforms and other garments through a rental and laundering program. The garments include certain specifications, such as standard field or supervisory garments, flame-resistant, or high-visibility garments.
* Departments also utilize the service provider for various supplies, including mats, shop rags, degreaser, and dust mops.
* The service provider completes a weekly laundering of garments, which includes delivery and pickup of garments at city facilities and completion of repairs or uniform replacements as needed.
* On October 30, 2020, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three responses were received.
* Rental Uniform Service of Statesville, Inc. dba Sunshine Uniform Service best meets the city's needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
* Annual expenditures are estimated to be $750,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Rental Uniform Service of Statesville, Inc. dba Sunshine Uniform Service is a city certified WBE.
Established WBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed WBE Goal: 5.00%
Rental Uniform Service of Statesville, Inc. dba Sunshine Uniform Service has met the established subcontracting goal and has committed 5.00% ($225,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm: (Part C: Section 2.1 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* Earl Tindol Ford (WBE) ($22...
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