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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign Agreement for Services 3787 with AmeriPride Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $175,000 for the period of April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2022, for the provision of laundry and linen services; and garment, linen, and accessory rental services on an as requested basis for County departments;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance Section 3.13.030 that since the County does not have the staff, equipment, or the facilities to provide these services, it is more economical and feasible to contract out with a vendor for these services; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents related the Agreement for Services 3787, including amendments that do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: General and Non-General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Procurement and Contracts Division processes various contracts with multiple laundry and linen and garment rental service providers for use by departments County-wide. Multiple contracts are necessary as not all vendors provide the same items and services. Items rented include uniforms, mats, and shop towels with weekly rental costs per item ranging from $0.07 to $7.00.
ALTERNATIVES
There are no alternatives. Laundry and linen services; and garment, linen, and accessory rental services are required by most County departments.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
10/17/06, Legistar 06-1537; 06/30/09, Legistar 09-0806; 8/2/11, Legistar 10-0202; 3/5/13, Legistar 13-0075; 3/22/16, Legistar 16-0207
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no change in Net County Cost. Funding for these services is available within each individual requesting department's service and supplies budget.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Following Board approval, the Board Clerk will return one fully-executed original of the Agreement to Procurement and Contracts for distribution and administration.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Michele Weimer, Procurement and Contracts Manager