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Facilities, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030(b) that it is appropriate to contract with Pestmaster Services, L.P. under Agreement 9883 because specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of pest control work;
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute Agreement for Services 9883 with Pestmaster Services, L.P., a competitively qualified firm, for a total compensation amount not to exceed $115,000 and a term of three years, to provide routine pest control services at various County-operated locations; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any necessary amendments relating to Agreement for Services 9883, excluding term extensions and increases to the total compensation amount, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The County has contracted with Pestmaster Services, L.P. since 2024 to provide as-needed and urgent or immediate pest control services at various County operated locations. During this time, they’ve provided good service and value while becoming very familiar with all the County’s locations and unique needs.
On January 30, 2025, Pestmaster Services, L.P. was formally approved to be included on the qualified vendor list on competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 24-0039, Category F, for Pest Management Services.
Agreement 9883 will provide three years of routine services (2026 through 2028) and a total compensation amount not to exceed $115,000. Routine services will include at a minimum spraying and/or trapping ants, spiders, earwigs, wasps, bed bugs, termites, birds, bats, mice, rats, any other nuisance insects, and small animals.
It is further recommended that the Board make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030(b) that it is appropriate to contract wit...
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