Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with UniFirst Corporation for uniform rental and services for various departments in an amount not to exceed $74,116 (Director of Public Works)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize a one-year renewal agreement with UniFirst Corporation for uniform rental and services for various departments from January 4, 2027 through January 3, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $74,116 with no renewal options remaining.
On November 18, 2025 City Council approved a one-year renewal agreement with UniFirst Corporation from January 4, 2026 through January 3, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $73,269, with a one (1) one-year renewal option remaining.
On October 11, 2022, City Council approved a three-year agreement with UniFirst Corporation (Request for Proposal [RFP] 22-029) for the period of January 3, 2023 through January 3, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $276,849.72, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods.
UniFirst Corporation has agreed to the terms of the final renewal option under the current agreement. Staff is requesting Council’s approval to renew the agreement with UniFirst Corporation for uniform rental and related services for various City departments in an amount not to exceed $74,116.
Staff recommends approval of the final renewal option based on UniFirst Corporation’s satisfactory performance history and competitive market pricing.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement with UniFirst Corporation
3. Contract Renewal Letter
4. Approved Data Sheet 11.18.2025
5. Approved Data Sheet 10.11.2022
6. Original Agreement
7. Vendor Report Cards
FUNDING
{X} Funds in the amount of $55,774.50 are budgeted in FY2027 and will be split between the following departments. The remaining $18,341.50 will be funded in FY28 upon Council’s approval.
Department: Amount, Account
Park Operations (General Parks): $2,000.00, 4400000-53210 (Uniform Expense)
Park Operations (Hometown/4B): $1,000.00, 2310440-53210 (Uniform Expense)
Streets/Storm/Traffic: $15,150.00, 3300000-53210 (Uniform Expense)
Wastewater: $9,789.00 10207500-53210 (Uniform Expense)
Wastewater: $1,158.75, 10207500-51250 (Operating Supplies)
Utility Billing: $3,750.00, 10207100-53210 (Uniform Expense)
Line Repair: $10,016.25, 10207700-53210 (Uniform Expense)
Water Production: $8,028.75 10207300-53210 (Uniform Expense)
Water Production: $326.25 10207300-51250 (Operating Expense)
Fleet: $3,093.00, 40103600-53210 (Uniform Expense)
Fleet: $1,462.50, 40103600-51250 (Operating Supplies)
STRATEGIC PLANNING
{X} Addresses Strategic Planning Critical Success Factor #5 - Trained, Committed and Valued Workforce