City Council Meeting Date: April 21, 2026
Date: April 10, 2026
To: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
From: Melissa Everett, Director - Finance
Chrystal Davis, Assistant City Manager
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Northern Imports, Inc, DBA Work Wear Safety Shoes And Multi Service Technology DBA Red Wing Brands Of America, Inc. Pursuant To RFP #26-016, Safety Shoes In An Amount Not To Exceed $55,000.00, Annually, For A Three-Year Total Not To Exceed $165,000.00.
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Background:
This contract will provide safety shoes for various City departments to maintain the protection requirements of City personnel. The departments that will utilize this contract are Public Works, Parks, Facilities, Environmental, Engineering, Utility Customer Service, and Development Services.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued, notifications were posted online and in the Dallas Morning News, and previous and interested vendors were contacted. A total of four (4) vendors submitted responses. Submissions were evaluated by department representatives and Northern Imports, Inc, dba Work Wear Safety Shoes and Multi Service Technology dba Red Wing Brands of America, Inc. were selected as the most responsive based on the overall price and the ability to provide quality goods and services.
The award is for a one-year initial term. The award also includes two additional one-year renewal options, if mutually agreed upon by the City and the vendor, for a potential three-year total contract not to exceed $165,000.00.
Financial Implications:
The safety shoes on RFP #26-016 will be purchased from budgeted funds for the cost center and amount as listed below.
COST CENTER LINE ITEM BUDGET AMOUNT
Various Department Cost Centers 60170 $55,000.00
Impact on Community Sustainability:
This project supports and aligns with the City Council's goals and objectives of ensuring our employees have appropriate resources.
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