REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of cooperative purchasing - Department of Public Works, Facilities Management Products and Solutions, Contract Number: R-BB-19002 in the amount of $100,368.50 with Cintas Corporation (Decatur, GA), to provide safety boots (steel / composite toe). Effective upon execution of contract through December 31, 2021.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-455, requests for approval to utilize cooperative purchasing or GSA purchase contracts shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The contract with Cintas Corporation will allow all field Public Works employees to purchase safety boots to be used in the course of the job. The field employees have traditionally be given an annual allowance of $200.00 that can be applied towards the purchase of this safety equipment.
Community Impact: No issues/concerns have been raised by constituents regarding this contract or company providing this service.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works recommends approval of the cooperative purchasing agreement to Cintas Corporation.
Project Implications: Failure to procure these items, employees will be out of compliance with OSHA recommendations and may be injured while performing their duties without adequate foot protection.
Community Issues/Concerns: No issues/concerns have bee...
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