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Resolution to Amend the Contract to Provide for a Second Renewal and Approve Renewal 2 to the General Services Agreement with Tyndale Enterprises, Inc. for the Public Services Area Managed Clothing Uniform Program (Estimated $100,000.00 for the Two-Year Renewal Period and a Total Contract Not-to-Exceed Amount of $400,000.00)
Memorandum
On March 21, 2018, the Public Services Administration Area established a tiered Managed Clothing Program Policy for Public Services employees. The Managed Clothing Uniform Program allows Public Services employees to select and purchase a range of specified uniform attire depending on their job duties. Certain employees and types of apparel are included in the Managed Clothing Uniform Program due to the need for special attire such as flame resistant (FR) apparel based on their interaction with high voltage electrical infrastructure or their safety needs for high-visibility clothing when in the right-of-way or on a construction site for example.
On August 19, 2019 by Resolution R-19-383, City Council approved a three-year General Services Agreement with Tyndale Enterprises, Inc. for the Managed Clothing Uniform Program. This Agreement covers the uniforms for 195 employees in numerous Public Services Area units including Administration, Engineering, Public Works, Systems Planning, and Water Treatment. (Existing labor contracts with Wastewater Treatment employees exclude them from the managed clothing policy).
The Agreement's first term was September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2022. The Agreement was renewed, as permitted by its terms, for a single two-year renewal through August 31, 2024. The Agreement will expire on August 31, 2024. Renewal by this date is necessary for the uninterrupted purchase of uniforms, including FR clothing and safety related attire for Public Services Area staff.
Tyndale offers the widest selection of clothing in the FR industry, including its own line of made in the U.S. FR and clothing from othe...
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