Approval to renew BL013-12, purchase of janitorial supplies
on an annual contract (May 15, 2013 through May 14, 2014), Department
of Community Services, Department of Corrections, Department of
Support Services, Department of Police Services, Sheriff's Department,
Department of Fire and Emergency Services, and Department of Water
Resources, to low bidders as follows: Acuity Specialty Products, Inc.,
d/b/a Zep Sales and Service, Gainesville Janitor Supply, Inc., Georgia
Correctional Industries, Interline Brands, Inc., d/b/a AMSAN, Kaco Supply
Company, Pyramid School Products, Reliable Paper, Inc., Southeastern
Paper Group, and Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc., base amount
$197,900.00 (negotiated cost savings of approximately $5,050.00). This
contract is funded 31% by the Recreation Fund, 26% by the Fire/EMS
Fund, 21% by the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, 19% by the General
Fund and 3% by the Stormwater Operating Fund. (Staff Recommendation:
Approval)