Title
Reusable Face Masks and Hand Sanitizer (Ordinance S-46802)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into agreements with Arena Merchandising LLC, Bison Made LLC, and Blue Clover Investments to provide reusable face masks and hand sanitizer for Public Housing residents. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $30,000. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Housing Department received $1.25 million in Public Housing operating funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to support Public Housing operating costs and health and safety-related expenses for Public Housing residents. To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Housing Department will purchase reusable face masks and hand sanitizer to provide to residents. The reusable masks are designed in durable yet breathable fabric with a pocket for an optional filter and are washable for industrial sanitizing. Hand sanitizer will be available in individual sizes and large five gallon buckets. Both products meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation guidelines.
Procurement Information
Request for Quotation was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The Housing Department Management Services Section contacted local manufacturing companies for long term purchasing of masks and hand sanitizer. Using local manufacturers will ensure continuous supplies during these times when other national products are not available. Multiple awards are recommended to meet volume requirements and demands. City personnel will select the most cost effective method available at the time of request.
Contract Term
Each agreement will be for a three-year term beginning on or about July 1, 2020 and end on June 30, 2023, with no option to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $30,000 (including applicable taxes). Funding is available in the Public Housing Operating Fund through the CARES Act funding received from the federal government through Dec. 30, 2020. Funding beyond that date will come from the general Public Housing Operating Fund. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Housing Department.