SUBJECT
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Consideration to award contract FY24-050 for safety footwear for City of Laredo employees in the annual amount of $150,000.00 to the following low bidders:
? Jonah's Enterprises, Brooklyn, NY, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00;
? Cavender's Boot City, Tyler, TX, in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00.
This safety footwear contract complies with the OSHA approved specifications provided by Risk Management Division. The term of this contract shall be for one year, subject to future appropriations; this contract may be extended three additional one year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding for this contract is available in the respective City departments' operational budgets.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo went out on formal bid solicitations through Cit-E-Bid and received (4) four bids for the purchase of approved safety footwear for the city maintenance personnel (tabulation attached). Pricing was requested on OSHA approved safety footwear styles. Each department will have the option to choose the type of boot that best meets their work environment and budget allocation. This contract is being awarded by sections to the (lowest responsive, responsible bidder or bidders). The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. Cavender Boot City has a local place of business.
Vendor Awarded Sections / Styles
Jonah's Enterprises
? Section I - Ariat
? Section IV - Durango
? Section V -Twisted X
? Section VII - Wolverine
? Section VIII - Rocky
? Section IX - Thorogood
? Section X - Timberland
Cavender's Boot City
? Section II - Justin
? Section III - Double H
? Section VI - Tony Lama
? Section XI - Georgia
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that these contracts be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024.
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