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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Battalion Chief Rhodes
DATE: November 2, 2021
SUBJECT:
To approve a resolution for purchasing issued clothing and uniforms from JCM Uniforms Inc. for members of the Aurora Fire Department.
PURPOSE:
The current clothing and uniform contracts are held by JCM Uniforms, Inc. and Ray O'Herron Co, Inc, and both expire on December 31, 2021. A new contract is needed to continue to provide contractually mandated items to the fire department members at the beginning of 2022.
BACKGROUND:
Prior to the expiration dates of the current contract, the fire department solicits bids for department clothing and uniforms to replace worn and damaged items for current firefighters and provide clothing and uniforms to new hires in accordance with the collective bargaining agreements. When we solicited bids in 2018 for the year 2019, there were four (4) Groups; however, for this year's bid solicitation process, items were arranged to form three (3) Groups. Currently, Ray O'Herron supplies polo shirts and sweatshirts, and JCM supplies all of Group 1 and 2 items and the All-Season Duty Jacket.
Both Ray O'Herron Co. Inc. and JCM Uniforms Inc. were first-time bidders during the last clothing and uniform bid solicitation process. To properly evaluate their overall performance, timely delivery of products, and customer care, both businesses were awarded contracts for the items previously specified. As a result, JCM Uniforms Inc. overall provided better service.
DISCUSSION:
As a result of soliciting bids, three (3) submissions were received for department clothing and uniforms for the following three (3) Groups.
Bidders:
JCM Uniforms Inc., Joliet, IL
Ray O'Herron Co. Inc., Danville IL
Municipal Emergency Services (MES), Inc., Deer Creek IL
The contract shall be for one year with provisions for two (2) one-year extensions based upon mutual agreements.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Will require the Purchasing Department to create open purchas...
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