Department: Resource Management
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger/Amy Tharnish
Subject: Acceptance of bid and consideration of award of contracts to E Edwards, Inc., Nigros Western Store, and Sid Boedeker Safety Shoe Service for the provision of workboots to the Public Works Department.
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Acceptance of bid and consideration of award of contracts to E Edwards, Inc., Nigros Western Store, and Sid Boedeker Safety Shoe Service for the provision of workboots to the Public Works Department.
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Summary:
The Public Works Department has had a Safety Shoe Program in place for many years which provides a modest allowance to their employees for safety footwear. To extend the resources allotted, a bid was issued to businesses to obtain more standard rates for discounts.
It is the City’s desire to provide as many options to the staff as possible to meet their diverse needs. As a result, staff wishes to award a five-year contract through March 31, 2025, subject to annual review, to each of the following companies: E Edwards, Inc., Nigros Western Store, and Sid Boedeker Safety Shoe Service.
One-hundred-thirty-eight (138) companies were notified of the bid and three (3) responded. Of the 138 notified, eight (8) were local Olathe vendors, of which one (1) responded to the bid.
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Financial Impact:
Estimated annual expenditure of $70,000 to be funded from the Safety Shoe Program.
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Action Needed:
Award of contracts to E Edwards, Inc., Nigros Western Store, and Sid Boedeker Safety Shoe Service.
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Attachment(s):
A. Bid Tabulation