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CC - Approval of an Agreement with UniFirst Corporation for Uniform Rental and Uniform-Related Products and Services.
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Meeting Date: March 11, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Erica McAdoo/Finance Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5865
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/06/19); (Email) UniFirst Corporation (03/06/19)
Department Approval: Onyx Jones, Chief Financial Officer (03/05/19)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a three-year agreement with two one-year options with UniFirst Corporation for uniform rental and uniform-related products and services.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City requires a number of employees across various departments to be in uniform as part of their job duties. This requirement is not only driven by employee safety-related issues but is also in place to ensure customers are able to easily recognize City employees from which they can request assistance. The City has utilized the services of a vendor to provide uniform rental and uniform-related products and services in the past. In addition laundering and repair of rented uniforms, the vendor is also responsible for laundering mops, bath towels, shop towels, and mats.
To ensure that the City is receiving the most competitive prices and quality service, and in accordance with Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.045., market research was conducted on current and other viable vendors for this service. Staff evaluated several vendors, but identified that UniFirst has been utilized by several neighboring cities and has a reputation of environmentally conscious, timely and professional uniform rental and uniform-related products and ser...
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