Submitted By: Beth Antis
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Presentation By: Clint Welborn
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Department: Fire and Emergency Services
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One-year renewal with Read’s Uniforms, LLC, to provide fire rescue uniforms for an annual estimated expenditure of $138,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The City provides each Fire Rescue employee with a $500 annual allowance to purchase Fire Rescue uniform apparel. This annual allowance is established through the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the City and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2135 (Firefighter Union). On September 20, 2022, following a competitive solicitation process, the City awarded Contract No. OFR/220630 to Read’s Uniforms, LLC, for the provision of Fire Rescue uniform apparel. The contract included an initial three-year term, with two optional one-year renewal terms.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
To ensure the City continues to receive timely, cost-effective uniform services, the City contacted Read’s Uniforms, LLC about renewing the agreement, and Read's Uniforms, LLC agreed to exercise the final one-year renewal option under the contract's original terms and conditions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated annual expenditure for fire rescue uniforms is $138,000. Funding is included in the Fire Rescue Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget account 001-019-019-522-52-52010 Operating Supplies-Other.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods and services were procured in compliance with the City’s procurement policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Amendment will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny