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TO: Mayor Robert J. O'Connor
FROM: John Gilbert Deputy Fire Chief
DATE: March 22, 2017
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Request to purchase dress/ work uniform clothing from Ray O'Herron Company.
PURPOSE:
Johno's Main Surplus received the lowest bid for dress/work uniforms with Bid 15-53 for 2016-2018. Johno's Main Surplus is currently in the process of ceasing operations and no longer able to fulfill our contract. Requesting to continue dress/ work uniforms with the 2nd lowest bid, Ray O'Herron Company. A 3rd bid was received from Today's Uniforms Inc. Elgin Il.
BACKGROUND:
Johno's Main Surplus had received the bid 15-53 for dress/work uniforms for 2016-2018. With Johno's Main Surplus in the process of ceasing operations, to maintain our dress/ work uniform operations, asking for the 2nd lowest bidder Ray O'Herron Company for 2017-2018.
DISCUSSION:
This would have no financial implications or cost to the city. The funds are available in account number 101-3033-422.20-20. The purchase order for Johno's Main Surplus would be terminated as a purchase order would be established for Ray O'Herron Company. The current vendor has no outstanding debt with the city.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This would have no impact to the General Public or any other departments.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Finance committee approval to authorize the 2nd lowest bidder Ray O'Herron to continue the dress/work uniforms account for purchases for the Aurora Fire Department.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of dress/work uniform clothing from Ray O'Herron Company for the Aurora Fire Department.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to sa...
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