Title
2015 Turkey Trot Race Shirt Purchase Approval
History
The 27th Annual Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, November 26, 2015. This event has grown over the last few years to include 800 participants in this family friendly, traditional 2.5 mile cross country race. Staff is requesting approval to purchase long sleeve race shirts for the 2015 Turkey Trot. The cost of the race shirts is included in the registration fee.
Staff has received eight quotes for Expert Brand AJ901 100% microfiber long sleeve tech race shirts. (See attached) Staff is recommending the purchase be made through Marathon Sportswear, Inc. of Blue Island, Illinois, the lowest quote received in the amount of $5,195.52 plus shipping.
On September 21, 2015 this item was reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
This item has been budgeted for $7,320 in account 283-4002-490410.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the purchase of the 2015 Turkey Trot race shirts from Marathon Sportswear, Inc. of Blue Island, Illinois in the amount of $5,195.52 plus shipping.