Explanation
Background: This legislation is for the option to establish one (1) UTC contract for Work and Dress Uniforms to be used by the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, the primary user. The Division of Fire has a reoccurring need to provide and replace both work and dress uniforms for new and current personnel. The term of the proposed option contract is for three (3) years, through November 30, 2018, with the option to renew/extend for an additional one (1) year term. The Purchasing Office obtained pricing on September 24, 2015.
The Division of Fire prefers to have a supplier provide local facilities with a quartermaster’s facility located in close proximity to maximize efficiencies in providing uniforms and tailoring services for the Division of Fire. Prior solicitations have resulted in only one company being able to meet the bid specifications and a determination was made that Galls, RT II, LLC (formerly Roy Tailors Uniform Company of Columbus) is the only company that is able to provide both products, services and facilities for the Division of Fire. A solicitation document was prepared to identify requirements and sent to Galls for them to quote pricing.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the following company:
Galls, RT II, LLC (formerly Roy Tailors Uniform Company of Columbus); CC# 371739988; expires 09/17/2015; Items 1-77; $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $850,000.00
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because without emergency action there is the potential for a lapse in the availability of Fire Uniforms as the current contract expires on January 17, 2016.
Fiscal Impact: Funding to establish this option contract is from the General Fund. City agencies will be required to ...
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