AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2018-123R, approving a contract with Unifirst, Inc. for Uniform Rental and Laundering Services (IFB 218-314), for an estimated amount of $162,917.80; authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 7, 2018
Department: Public Services Department - Tom Taggart, Executive Director Public Services (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $6,788 FY18, $156,129 FY19 & FY20
Account Number: General Fund-53160, Drainage Fund-53160, Water/Wastewater Fund-53160
Funds Available: General Fund-$3,462, Drainage Fund-$476, Water/Wastewater Fund-$2,850 or tap here to enter text.
Account Name: Uniforms
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Background Information:
The City’s current five (5) year contract for uniform rental and laundering ends on August 31, 2018.
On July 16, 2018, two (2) bids were received for 218-314, Uniform Rental and Laundering Services. Bids were reviewed and assessed by representatives of various City departments (Public Services, Transportation, Water Waste Water, Water Quality, Fleet, Community Services, Parks/Recreation, and Capital Improvements/Engineering Departments). Staff’s recommendation for award is to the lowest responsible responsive bidder who provides the best value to the City of San Marcos for the amount of $162,917.80. The recommended bidder is UniFirst Corporation, located in Austin, Texas.
The initial two (2) year term of the contract will be effective on September 1, 2018, through August 31, 2020 with three (3) optional one (1) year term extensions.
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Recommendation:
Award a contract to UniFirst Corporation, Austin, Texas in the amount of $162,917.80.