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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officals To Issue The Attached Blanket Purchase Order With Unifirst Corporation For Uniform Rentals And Related Products and Service To Be Utilized By All City Departments And Division Offices In The Estimated Annual Amount of $60,000.00.
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Staff Recommends: The Approval Of The Attached Resolution
Explanation:
The City desires to rent uniforms and uniform related products and services for approximately 340 General Employees, in accordance with Article 23, Section 3 of the Employee Organization Agreement from a qualified vendor.
On May 15, 2015, the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), issued Request For Proposal #062415 for the provision of uniforms and uniform related products and services under a contract to qualifying proposers meeting or exceeding NJPA requirements, at a competitive price reflective of the potential and collective volumes of NJPA's membership base.
On August 18, 2015, UniFirst Corporation was competitively selected by the National Joint Powers Alliance for the provision of uniforms and uniform related products and services, in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications contained in the Request for Proposal.
The Director of Procurement Services & Contract Compliance has determined that the use of the existing National Joint Powers Alliance Contract will result in significant cost savings, after all factors, including service, material, and delivery charges have been considered and has verified that the City is eligible to procure items utilizing this contract.
UniFirst Corporation is currently providing services and continues to provide services in a satisfactory manner.
Section 38.40 (C)(5) of the Purchasing Ordinance, allows when it is in the best interest of the city, the Director may procure, without following formal contract procedure, all supplies, materials, equipment and contractual services whi...
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