Century Changing Uniform Companies, Saving Thousands

January 27, 2017

Newly elected Century Mayor Henry Hawkins switching the town’s uniform supplier, a move that will save several thousand dollars per year.

The town currently utilizes Aramark Uniform Services at an annual cost of $8,026.  Most of that contract will be dropped, and the town will purchase utility department uniforms from Reflective Apparel Factory for a one-time fee of $4,410.

Under the new arrangement, employees will be responsible for washing their own uniforms, rather than receiving cleaned uniforms from Aramark.

A small portion of the contract with Aramark will be retained for rugs used by the utility department.

Comments

14 Responses to “Century Changing Uniform Companies, Saving Thousands”

  1. Citizen on January 28th, 2017 9:36 pm

    I would like to see that Mayor Hawkins and our council members attend meetings in Pensacola and with Escambia Government and put for in all the programs and such that are available. They have joint meetings. Century should be there.

    The next one is Monday January 30, 1 PM, City Hall 222 W. Main St. Pensacola. They get in the fray, vying for money and programs. I will really be excited to see a story here with our elected officials in it there as they should be making a difference. Will they attend or not? Watch and see.

  2. Retired on January 28th, 2017 6:20 pm

    @Resident
    I agree with some of what you say. (not all)

    What company are you referring to? You don’t have to post here but I think they might appreciate that information.

    I keep looking on their web site and his email still shows Freddie McCall’s. I may call on Monday and get it.!

    Town of Century
    7995 N Century Boulevard
    Century, Florida 32535
    Phone: (850) 256-3208

    Keep the Faith!!

  3. Resident on January 28th, 2017 10:10 am

    Pump the brakes, people. We are only talking about a $400 per month change. A little more research into work clothing and the town could have got them even cheaper AND bought from businesses within the county. It is EASY to come in and look at everything we do and make small changes even down to where we purchase pencils from. Let’s see how he tackles bringing business back to Century and cleaning this town up.

  4. john on January 28th, 2017 9:25 am

    I work for a major employer in the county that is far more wealthy than the town or Century, and I have to wash my uniforms myself, and I don’t even have to purchase them. Not everyone in the country has it that good, I have heard where some folks had to purchase uniforms out of their pocket, AND wash themselves.

  5. just sayin on January 28th, 2017 9:19 am

    all i’am saying hoid on change is coming for the good don’t like the town move

  6. Shake Your Foundations on January 27th, 2017 10:29 pm

    I didn’t like the garbage fee increase but hey; this is potentially a good move. At least he’s trying, better than some towns around us who are At More or less ran by the Good Ole Boys!

  7. Phillip on January 27th, 2017 6:40 pm

    The new mayor will take his clothes (which he has to buy out of his own pocket) to his house to wash, just like you you will now have to do.

  8. chris on January 27th, 2017 1:16 pm

    Everyone likes the idea of a new Century, until they actually have some skin in the game.

  9. What on January 27th, 2017 9:38 am

    Aramark replaces uniforms when necessary, torn or stained beyond cleaning.

    Will the city ?

  10. JustMe on January 27th, 2017 9:26 am

    This is absurd. How about cut your own check and councils check. I am all for saving money but not on the backs of the very ones who run the Town for you. Shameful

  11. poohbear on January 27th, 2017 7:49 am

    That is a good idea to let the workers wash their own clothes. There are not many places where the company pays to have the worker’s clothes washed. You are doing a good job Mayor Hawkins.

  12. frank on January 27th, 2017 7:39 am

    why don’t the Mayor take the rugs to his house and wash them his self since he is making the employees wash their on uniforms.

  13. Gman on January 27th, 2017 6:08 am

    Way to go, every little bit helps. Hopefully the board/council will now bring some new ideas and cost savings to the table.

  14. Retired on January 27th, 2017 1:44 am

    This makes me smile!! Way to Go.

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