Memorandum
City of
Police Department
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To: |
David Corliss, Interim City Manager |
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From: |
W. Ronald Olin, Chief of Police |
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cc: |
Debbie Van Saun, |
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Date: |
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Re: |
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Please include the following item on the City Commission consent
agenda for consideration at the
Description: Extension of Laundry/Cleaning Contract
The current
contract for the laundering and dry cleaning of Lawrence Police Department
uniform and non-uniform clothing by Scotch Fabric Care Services expires on
Details:
At its meeting held on August 24, 2004, the City Commission approved the
bid from Scotch Fabric Care Services for the provision of laundry and dry
cleaning services to the Lawrence Police Department for the period September 7,
2004 to September 4, 2006 for the estimated amount of $42,410 annually, based
on a submitted schedule of prices for the various items of uniform and
non-uniform clothing. Scotch Fabric Care
Services has agreed to extend the current contract at the same price schedule for
another two years. The Lawrence Police
Department strongly favors the continuation of the contract, given the
excellent service it has experienced with this vendor and the vendor’s
willingness to retain the current price schedule despite sharp increases in
costs. Also, it should be noted that
Scotch Fabric Care Service is locally owned and the only laundry/dry cleaning
service that offers seven locations for the dropping off and picking up of
clothing…an important convenience for the officers.
Funding. The
necessary funds to cover the costs of extending the contact are provided in the
2006 and 2007 operating budgets of the Police Department.
Action Request. Police
Department staff requests approval from the City Commission to extend the
current contract with Scotch Fabric Care Services, under the same terms,
conditions, and prices, from