Title
Citywide Uniforms and Related Equipment and Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Galls LLC for the purchase of citywide uniforms and related equipment and services for an initial term of 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
§ This citywide contract will provide uniforms and related equipment and services, including but not limited to standard uniforms, alternate duty pants and shirts, footwear, leather gear, and accessories.
§ On March 30, 2021, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ Galls LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Galls LLC will provide a storefront facility and a web-based shopping experience that includes delivery to the division offices. The website will allow account and allocation management and will reduce the time an employee spends traveling to the uniform shop.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,525,000.
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 and SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the City regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Various Departments’ Operating Budgets