TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Douglas E. Smith, City Manager
DATE: May 6, 2015
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APPROVING EXTENSION OF THE UNIFORM RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES, AT THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE CURRENT AGREEMENT, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, OR UNTIL A NEW AGREEMENT IS AWARDED; WHICHEVER DATE IS FIRST.
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BACKGROUND: The above referenced agreement expires May 10, 2015. As you are aware, the City is undergoing a new "branding" effort. As part of the process, City staff assisted by representatives from Aramark Uniform Services, have been performing an assessment of uniform needs; standard specifications for uniforms will be established to be utilized by departments.
Based on the above, I requested that Aramark Uniform Services, grant the City a temporary contract extension through September 30, 2015, at the same terms and conditions as the current agreement. Aramark Uniform Services has agreed to the extension (refer to attached letter). Approval of this extension by the City Commission, will give City staff time to complete the assessment of current and future uniform needs, finalize our requirements, and develop standardized specifications for uniforms. This information will then be incorporated into future uniform agreements.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve temporary extension through September 30, 2015, or until a new agreement is awarded; whichever date is first.
FISCAL IMPACT: Each participating department has budgeted funds
CONTACT PERSON: Patricia Greenstein, Purchasing Manager