Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER AWARDING AN ON-CALL CONTRACT TO RED WING BRANDS OF AMERICA, INC. FOR AS NEEDED PURCHASE OF UNIFORM SAFETY WORKBOOTS, SHOES, AND ACCESSORIES (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The City of Carson's employees provide several services for the City and its citizens including, roadway maintenance, event preparation, and park maintenance. In the process of carrying out these services, staff handles equipment and materials that warrant the use of uniforms that allow staff to work in a safe and efficient manner. Additionally, several of the City's employee unions have Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) that require the City to provide uniforms for staff. The City of Carson Public Works Department recently completed a Request for Proposal (RFP) 23-008, to solicit a vendor that can provide uniform safety boots, shoes, and accessories to city staff.
Staff is recommending the approval of a three-year on-call contract services agreement at $35,000 per year with the option to extend the agreement for two (2) one-year terms, with Red Wing Brands of America, Inc. (Red Wing) for the amount of $105,000.00
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. AWARD and APPROVE the On-Call Contract Services Agreement with Red Wing Brands of America, Inc. for as needed purchase of citywide uniform boots, shoes, and accessories, for a three-year term with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms at the City's discretion, for the amount of $105,000; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement, following approval as to form by the City Attorney
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT APPROVE the On-Call Contract Services Agreement with Red Wing Brands of America, Inc.
2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
To ensure the upkeep and vitality of the City of Carson, City staff provide many services including maintenan...
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