S19-L29827 – Approve Spending Authority in the amount not to exceed $2,890,024.25 for the purchase/rental of uniform garments and laundry services through the Omnia Partners Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Cintas Corporation No. 2 for the Houston Airport System.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Airport System and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority for the purchase/rental of uniform garments and laundry services through the Intergovernmental Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners in the amount not to exceed $2,890,024.25 for a three-year term for the Houston Airport System, and that authorization be given to issue purchase order, as needed, to the Omnia Partners contractor, Cintas Corporation No. 2.
The scope of work requires the Contractor to furnish all personnel, management, supervision, labor, equipment, materials, supplies, uniforms, laundry services, and transportation necessary for the purchase/rental of uniform garments and laundry services for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ellington Airport (EFD). The program will provide a quality image solution, promoting increased customer service, and improve security concerns. The advantages in Partnering with Cintas Corporation No.2 for the Houston Airport System includes a one source provider, product lines advantages, creative design team, robust e-commerce solution, and sustainability.
M/WBE Subcontracting:
The Omnia Partners Agreement does not have an MWBE subcontracting component, however, Cintas Corporation No. 2 has agreed to subcontract 3% of the work to a certified City of Houston M/WBE firm and had designated the following company as its certified M/WBE contractor.
Subcontractor Type of Work Dollar Amount Percentage
AFTX Investments, LLC Laundering/Dry Cleaning/ $86,700.73 3%
Dba Revolve Cleaners Outsourced garment
processing
Pay or Play Program:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. This procurement is exempt from the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ Program because the department is utilizing an interlocal or Cooperative Agreement Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the City is utilizing an Interlocal Agreement or Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY21 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY
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Department
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FY21
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Out-Years
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Total Amount
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Houston Airport System
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$314,223.00
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$2,575,801.25
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$2,890,024.25
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