TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Eugene Bitteker, Chief Procurement Officer
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: January 6, 2026
Title
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-26 TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT COONERTY’S SOLE MATES, INC. DBA RED WING SHOES, FOR SAFETY FOOTWEAR SHOES AND BOOTS PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2025-036 IN THE AMOUNT OF $589,400.00.
Body
Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve Resolution No. 03-26 to award an agreement with Coonerty's Sole Mates Inc., dba Red Wing Shoes for Safety Footwear Shoes and Boots pursuant to RFP 2025-036 in the estimated amount of $589,400 and authorize the City Manager to approve renewals options, in the amounts below contingent upon appropriation of funds.
Body
Background:
The agreement helps the City fulfill its obligations under the Collective Bargaining Agreements and ensure staff, such as Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Public Utilities and Neighborhood & Community services employees, that are working in potential dangerous conditions have necessary foot protection.
On August 18, 2025, the City issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2025-036 to acquire a firm which will provide Safety Footwear Shoes and Boots.
On September 17, 2025, the City received two (2) submittals, all of which were found to be responsive and responsible to the requirements of RFP No. 2025-036. On November 3, 2025, the Selection Committee completed its review of the submittals and made the following ranking recommendations:
Rank Firm Final Score
1 Red Wings Shoes 360
2 Red Wings Brands of America, Inc. 328
T...
Click here for full text