Title
Lifeguard Uniforms for Aquatic Programs - Requirements Contract - IFB 21-018 (Ordinance S-47366)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Ski Pro, Inc. to purchase lifeguard uniforms for the Parks and Recreation Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $475,000.
Report
Summary
Lifeguard uniforms are utilized by the Parks and Recreation Department staff in aquatics programs. The department hires approximately 650 employees during summer months and these uniforms are needed for the staff at the public pools throughout the City.
Procurement Information
IFB 20-018 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. There was one offer received by the Procurement Division on Dec. 4, 2020, which was evaluated on price, responsiveness to specifications and responsibility to provide the required goods and services. The bid notification was sent to 98 suppliers and was publicly posted and available for download from the City's website. The price was determined to be fair and reasonable based on a review of list pricing for the contract items in various websites.
The Deputy Finance Director recommends that the offer from Ski Pro, Inc. be accepted as the lowest priced, responsive and responsible offer.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about March 22, 2021.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $475,000. Funds are available in the Parks and Recreation Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation Department.