REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 17, 2016
FROM: MICHAEL LIMA, Controller/Finance Director
THROUGH: GARY WATAHIRA, Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Division
BY: JEAN THOMAS-RUNNELS, Senior Buyer
Purchasing Division
SUBJECT
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Award a Requirements Contract for linen & dust control services at Various City Facilities in the amount of $108,707.77 for three (3) years with an option for one (1) three-year (3) year extension to Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC. Of Fresno, CA (Citywide) Bid File No. 9354
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council award a contract in the amount of $108,707.77 to Aramark Uniform Services, a Division of Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC. for linen & dust control services used by various City Departments.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Purchasing Division of the Finance Department sought a requirements contract for various linen and dust control items such as dust mats, towels, rags, dust mops and fender covers for use throughout the City. Staff recommends award of a three-year requirements contract, with provisions for one three-year extension, in the amount of $108,707.77 to Aramark Uniform Services, a Division of Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC. of Fresno, CA Funding for this contract is included in the FY2016 budget.
BACKGROUND
The Purchasing Division of the Finance Department sought a requirements contract for linen and dust control items; including dust mats, towels, rags, dust mops and fender covers for use by various departments throughout the City. The City has maintained a requirements contract to provide linen and dust control services since 1990. The current contract expires on March 31, 2016. This re-bid was initiated to establish a new requirements contract.
The specifications prepared for bidding purposes were based on the estimated annual quantities required by each user department, as well as replacement quantities for lost or damaged items. A Notice Inviting Bids was publis...
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