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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Uniform Services Agreement with Cintas to provide uniform services for the Public Works Maintenance, Parks and Facilities, and Water Quality Control Plant Divisions, in a form approved by the City Attorney. (Marissa Garren, Management Analyst II)
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a 36-month uniform services agreement with Cintas to serve the Public Works Maintenance, Water Quality, and Parks and Facilities Divisions.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Uniform services are essential for the City's Public Works Maintenance, Water Quality, and Parks and Facilities staff to perform their duties safely and professionally. Staff rely on uniforms that are safe, durable, and reliable to perform their daily duties in compliance with regulatory standards. Historically, each division manages its own uniform agreements and accounts, resulting in inconsistent service and administrative inefficiencies.
In preparation for the upcoming fiscal year, staff collaborated to evaluate current uniform services and identify opportunities for improved quality, efficiency, and safety. Through this coordinated effort, staff conducted a competitive evaluation of service providers, including Cintas, Vestis (previously known as Aramark), and Alsco Uniforms. Vendors were ranked based on uniform quality, safety compliance, service reliability, and customer service. Cintas ranked the highest and was selected as the recommended vendor to serve all three divisions.
The proposed contract with Cintas will consolidate services into a single agreement while allowing each division to retain control of its individual service needs. The new contract provides several key improvements:
* Improved uniform durability and fit: Enhanced uniform materials and design better support daily fieldwork.
* Safety-compliant options: High-visibility garments meet all...
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