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Kentwood Commission approves roof and uniform contracts, adopts 2026 meeting schedule
Summary
The commission authorized a roof replacement contract (not to exceed $60,000) and a three-year uniform rental agreement (approx. $23,000/year), corrected a typo in the proposed 2026 meeting dates and approved the schedule.
The Kentwood City Commission voted Nov. 18 to authorize two procurement actions and to adopt its 2026 meeting schedule after correcting a typographical error.
Capital maintenance: staff recommended awarding a contract to CNI Building Maintenance for roof replacement at the Powder Pumping Station for an amount not to exceed $60,000, to be paid from the FY26 water fund. Presentation materials said the existing asphalt-shingle roof is nearly 20 years old and staff recommended a metal roof for a 40-to-50-year lifespan and reduced long-term maintenance. Staff said eight competitive bids were received and recommended CNI; after brief commissioner questions the motion to authorize the contract passed.
Uniform services: the commission approved a three-year agreement with Cintas Uniform Rental Services (with up to two optional one-year extensions) at an estimated annual cost of $23,000 to be charged to the General Fund Public Works operating budget. Staff said the new contract would move uniforms from cotton to a more-durable blended material and that the previous vendor’s service had declined.
Meeting calendar: commissioners reviewed proposed 2026 meeting dates and a commissioner flagged a typographical error pertaining to a November date; staff confirmed the correction and the commission approved the amended resolution establishing the 2026 meeting schedule.
Other routine business: the commission also approved the consent agenda and the Nov. 12 meeting minutes earlier in the session. All recorded motions were carried during the Nov. 18 meeting.
