CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-022, Uniform and Hazard Protective Clothing Rental Program, to Cintas Corporation for an amount not to exceed $257,670 and for a two-year term
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DEPARTMENT: Electric Utility
SUBMITTED BY: Brian Groth, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
Per collective bargaining agreements, the City provides uniforms and hazard protective clothing for employee groups in the Department of Public Works (DPW), Electric Utility, and Water Utilities. Uniforms with the City logo are easily recognizable and reassure residents when City employees and crews are performing services in the area.
Contracting with commercial laundry services enhances employee safety by using stronger detergents and hotter water than is available for typical residential laundry. The detergents provide for a greater anti-bacterial cleaning effort as employees can encounter bacteria-laden soil. The Electric and Water Utilities further enhance employee safety by providing flame-retardant uniforms as required by OSHA 1910.269 and ASTM F1506. These items must be cleaned according to the manufacturer's requirements to maintain the flame-retardant treatment, which Cintas provides.
Upon award, the uniform company provides the following services:
1. Professional onsite employee uniform measurements
2. Altering and repair services
3. Available sizing for all staff members
4. Flame retardant rated shirts and pants
5. Quality fabrics for professional appearance
6. Uniform weekly laundering services; and
7. Pricing on a national level, still having the same local contract.
Other personal protective gear, shop towels, and floor mats are also covered under this contract, if needed.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has identified an approved cooperative contract, Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract: 001299, through Cintas Corporation, for the procurement of uniforms/hazard protective clothing.
This is a two-y...
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