TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Workplace Solutions Cooperative Acceptance Agreement and Addendum to Agreement Between City of North Port, Florida, and Cintas Corporation No. 2 for Uniforms and Workplace Products.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Workplace Solutions Cooperative Acceptance Agreement and Addendum to Agreement between City of North Port, Florida, and Cintas Corporation No. 2 for uniforms and workplace products.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Workplace Solutions Cooperative Acceptance Agreement and Addendum to Agreement between City of North Port, Florida, and Cintas Corporation No. 2 for uniforms and workplace products.
* Pros: Ensures consistent, quality uniform and floor mat services across City facilities, which enhances staff satisfaction and facility appearance.
* Cons: Service levels and product offerings are based on a pre-established contract, which may not fully align with future departmental preferences or needs.
Option 2: Deny Workplace Solutions Cooperative Acceptance Agreement and Addendum to Agreement between City of North Port, Florida, and Cintas Corporation No. 2 for uniforms and workplace products.
* Pros: Allows the City to evaluate other vendors who may offer more competitive rates or enhanced service features.
* Cons: May result in continued use of outdated or inconsistent services, potentially impacting staff satisfaction, efficiency, and facility presentation.
Background Information
The Public Works Department currently utilizes Unifirst for uniform rental services for operational staff. After evaluating alternative options, staff determined that Cintas Corporation No. 2 (Cintas) offers a more efficient and flexible solution that will enhance service quality, improve internal processes, and expand available options for staff.
Cintas provides a full-service uniform and workplace solutions program, inclu...
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