REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
November 15, 2018
FROM: MICHAEL LIMA, Finance Director/Controller
Finance Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the award of a service contract to Aramark Uniforms & Career Apparel of Fresno, California for the rental of uniforms and linen and dust control products in the amount of $176,576.40.
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a service contract to Aramark Uniforms & Career Apparel for the rental of uniforms and linen and dust control products in the amount of $176,576.40.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Finance Department - Purchasing Unit is seeking to establish a requirements contract for uniforms with laundry service and linen and dust control products. The City of Fresno (City) provides uniforms to its employees per the city wide uniform program as described in Administrative Order 3-6. The City also rents linen and dust control products for its various automotive and facility needs from similar vendors in the industry. Through analysis of historical and anticipated costs for these services, the Purchasing Unit recommends combining the two separate contracts in order for the City to capitalize on various savings and efficiencies including: economies of scale due to combined volume, reduced contract administration, and stability of pricing due to a multiyear requirements contract. The contract will be awarded based on the approved competitive proposal process at a total cost of $176,576.40 over three years.
BACKGROUND
The Finance Department - Purchasing Unit is responsible for conducting and maintaining City-wide contracts including the uniforms with laundry service and linen and dust control product contracts. This contract includes providing uniforms for over 800 blue collar employees, as well as linen and dust control products for over 30 different locations throughout the City. Departments who utilize these services and products include the Fire Department, Department of Public Works, Depar...
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