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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Three-Year General Services Agreement with Becnel Uniforms, Inc. for Transit Employee Uniform Services in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $440,000 ($240,000 Base Proposal; $160,000 for Two Additional One-Year Options at $80,000 Per Year; and $40,000 Contingency).
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Meeting Date: June 10, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Nestor Ducreux/Transportation Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6538
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (06/06/2024); Becnel Uniforms (06/06/2024)
Department Approval: Diana Chang, Chief Transportation Officer (05/21/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a three-year general services agreement with Becnel Uniforms, Inc. for Transit employee uniform services in an amount not-to-exceed $440,000 ($240,000 base proposal; $160,000 for two additional one-year options at $80,000 per year; and $40,000 contingency).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The uniformed staff in the Transit Operations Division have more daily interaction with the public than most City employees. The City requires its Transit employees to be in uniform as part of their job duties. This requirement is not only driven by employee safety related issues, but it is also to ensure customers are able to recognize persons to whom they can turn for assistance. The Transportation Department continues to stress the importance of representing the City of Culver City and Culver CityBus in a professional manner, which includes always maintaining a high standard of professional appearance. A well-dressed employee has a sense of self confidence and pride in themself and the job they are performing.
The City employs full-time Operators, part-time Operators, Transit Operations Supervisors, and full-time Van Drivers. Full-time Opera...
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