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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Battalion Chief Jim Rhodes
DATE: November 26, 2018
SUBJECT:
To approve a resolution for the purchase of issued clothing and uniforms from multiple vendors for members of the Aurora Fire Department.
PURPOSE:
The current clothing contract will expire on December 31, 2018. A new contract is needed to continue to provide contractually mandated items to the fire department members at the beginning of 2019.
BACKGROUND:
Prior to the expiration dates of the current contract, the Fire Department solicits bids for department Work/Dress Uniforms to replace worn and damaged items as well as provide the items to new hires in accordance with the collective bargaining agreements. .
DISCUSSION:
As a result of soliciting for bids, three (3) submissions were received for Work/Dress Uniforms (Groups 1-4). With regards to the bids that were submitted for the Work/Dress Uniforms, MES of Deer Creek, IL either did not bid on all groups and the groups where they did submit bids, they were the highest of the three (3) and therefore are not being considered for this bid process. The two (2) bids that are up for consideration are Ray O'Herron's Co. and JCM Uniforms Inc.
There are four (4) groups which were bid on.
Group 1 Work/Dress Uniforms
Group 2 Jackets/Sweatshirts
Group 3 Uniform Shoes
Group 4 Polo Shirts.
With regards to the different groups, Group 1 Work/Dress Uniforms, Group 2 Jackets/Sweatshirts - specifically the Flying Cross Spectrum Jacket, and Group 3 Uniform Shoes are under normal circumstances considered non-urgent items and are purchased on an as needed basis. Under Group 2 Jackets/Sweatshirts - specifically Sweatshirt, Navy Blue, Long Sleeve, and Group 4 Polo Shirts, replacement of these items are considered to be of an urgent circumstance due to the limited quantity of the clothing items provided under Appendix E, Clothing, of the Local 99 Labor Agreement which are worn on a daily basis. Members of the Aurora Fire...
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