Title
Safety and Non-Safety Uniforms Contract - RFA-27-0401 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-53187) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to enter into contracts with International Textile Traders, Inc. dba Arizona Uniform and Apparel; Balzic Enterprise, LLC dba M&J Trophies and Apparel; International Corporate Apparel, Inc.; and Lane Award Manufacturing, Inc. to provide safety and non-safety uniforms, accessories and related services for Citywide use. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed; request to continue using Ordinance S-52483. Request to apportion the total combined value among the contract awardees based on the City's needs and resources at the City Manager's, or the City Manager designee's, discretion.
Report
Summary
These contracts will provide safety and non-safety related uniforms to employees across various City departments. Administrative Regulation 2.71 authorizes the provision of safety and non-safety City-issued uniforms to employees in designated departments. These uniforms are intended for staff who interact with the public, work in environments with health or safety considerations, and/or operate in shop or field settings.
The awarded contracts will supply a range of uniform items, including shirts, pants, hats, jackets, arc-rated gear and high-visibility reflective apparel. These items support employees across various departments such as Aviation, Housing, Parks and Recreation, the Phoenix Convention Center, Public Works, Street Maintenance and Water Services in performing their assigned duties.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition.
The City of Phoenix desires to expand the number of vendors for safety and non-safety uniforms. This expansion will increase service coverage and capacity, the need for which has continued to expand since the previous contracts were awarded. It will also provide additional contracts capable of providing screen printing services. Additional benefits will include faster turnaround time for products and services ordered.
Contract Term
The contracts will begin on or about October 1, 2026, and will continue until December 30, 2030, with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contracts will not exceed $6,500,000, and no additional funds are needed.
Funding is available in the various departments’ Operating budgets.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Safety and Non-Safety Uniforms, Accessories, and Related Services Contracts 164543 and 164544 (Ordinance S-52483) on December 17, 2025.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Finance Department.