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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />MAY 16, 2011 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AWARD FOR POLICE AND <br />FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS <br />(SPEC. NO. 06 -059, 06 -168) <br />-�L <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on 1St Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2 "d Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Renew the contracts for Police and Fire Department uniforms for a one -year period in the annual <br />aggregate amount not to exceed $190,000 annually. <br />Carmen's Uniforms, Inc. <br />Galls, an Aramark Co., LLC <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Police Department and Fire Department require uniforms to outfit approximately 600 <br />Police and 216 Fire personnel. Uniforms identify department personnel by assigned duties and give a <br />professional appearance. In addition, other agencies provide uniforms, shirts and miscellaneous <br />items such as belts and boots for their normal operations and to comply with safety requirements. <br />On July 3, 2006, City Council awarded contracts to two vendors for a three -year period with provision <br />for two one -year renewals for Police uniforms. Additionally, on December 4, 2006, City Council <br />awarded contracts to the same two vendors with same terms and provision for the Fire Department. <br />Both vendors have agreed to renew the contracts; however the vendors have requested a four <br />percent increase. The vendors have performed satisfactorily during the past contract period which <br />included a 10 month extension to fully utilize the contract funds. Staff recommends the final renewal <br />of the contract. <br />22B -1 <br />