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Vote on a Request to approve competitive bid exemption for “sole source” and standardization, of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department including Detention Facility Staff uniforms manufactured by Fechheimer Brothers Company Uniforms with a current sole source distributor Galls, LLC DBA Century Uniforms.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a Request to Approve competitive bid exemption for “sole source” and award the purchase contract to Fechheimer Brothers Company Uniforms with a current sole source distributor Galls, LLC DBA Century Uniforms with an annual estimate of $70,000.
Introduction & Background: The North Carolina General Statute 143-129(e)(6) authorizes Local Governments to purchase without bidding when standardization is the over-riding consideration and price competition for a product is not available. Chatham County Sheriff’s Department currently uses Fechheimer Brothers Company Uniforms manufactured for Galls LLC. The regional provider is Galls, LLC DBA Century Uniforms.
Discussion & Analysis: Chatham County would like to standardize the uniform pants, uniform shirts for the Sheriff’s Department including Detention Facility Staff including emblems permanently attached to the pants and shirts. Fechheimer Brothers Company Uniforms is the manufacturer and Galls, LLC DBA Century is the only authorized source of supply.
Budgetary Impact: None. The purchase of Law Enforcement Supplies has already been budgeted.
Recommendation: Motion to Approve competitive bid exemption for “sole source” and award the purchase contract to Fechheimer Brothers Company Uniforms with a current sole source distributor Galls, LLC DBA Century Uniforms with an annual estimate of $70,000.