Title
Lifeguard Uniforms Contract - PKS-IFB-26-0193 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52755) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Original Watermen to provide lifeguard uniforms for the Parks and Recreation Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $500,000.
Report
Summary
Lifeguard uniforms are utilized by Parks and Recreation Department staff in aquatics programs. The department hires approximately 650 employees during the summer months, and these uniforms are needed for staff at the public pools throughout the City.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid procurement was processed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Three vendors submitted bids deemed to be responsive to posted specifications and responsible to provide the required goods and services. Following an evaluation based on price, the procurement officer recommends an award to the following vendor:
Selected Bidder
Original Watermen
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about April 1, 2026, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $500,000.
Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department's Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Cynthia Aguilar and the Parks and Recreation Department.