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Bid Award to PRIDE Enterprises for Uniforms for Regional Transit System Operations Employees (B)
This item is a request to approve the recommended award and execute a contract with PRIDE Enterprises for Uniforms for Regional Transit System Operations Employees.
Explanation
On April 16, 2018, the City’s Purchasing Division solicited an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Uniforms for Regional Transit System Operations Employees. The ITB process was implemented in compliance with, and as required by, Florida Statutes and City of Gainesville policies.
Three responses were submitted by the deadline; these were submitted by Brown & Bigelow, Inc., Designlab, Inc., and PRIDE Enterprises. The lowest responsive, responsible bid was submitted by PRIDE Enterprises.
Fiscal Note
Funds are available in an amount not to exceed $60,000 annually in the RTS operating budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with PRIDE Enterprises, for Uniforms for Regional Transit System Operations Employees, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.