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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending the Board authorize the Chair to execute Agreement for Services 389-S1611 with AmeriPride Services, Inc., doing business as AmeriPride Uniform Services, in an amount not to exceed $175,000 for the period of April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2019, for the provision of laundry and linen services and garment, linen, and accessory rental services on an "as requested" basis for County departments.
FUNDING: General and Non-General Fund.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Board is being asked to authorize the Chair to execute Agreement for Services No. 389-S1611 with AmeriPride Services, Inc., doing business as AmeriPride Uniform Services, in an amount not to exceed $175,000 for the period of April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2019, for the provision of laundry and linen services and garment, linen, and accessory rental services on an "as requested" basis for departments County-wide.
The Board is also being asked to make findings in accordance with Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more feasible to contract out for uniform rental and laundry and linen services than to create new County job classifications and procure and maintain specialized equipment.
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 $4.75.
ALTERNATIVES
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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CAO RECOMMENDATION
This report has been prepared by a division of the Chief Administrative Office, and the CAO concurs with the recommended action.
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
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CONTACT
Ashley Wells, Department Analyst, Procurement and Contracts