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Chief Administrative Office, Facilities Division, recommending the Board:
1) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute Amendment I to Agreement for Services No. 4681 with More 4 Less Pest Control to increase compensation by $25,000 for an amended not to exceed amount of $95,000 to provide routine and emergency on-call pest control services at various County operated locations; and
2) Make findings that it is more economical and feasible to contract out the requested services in accordance with Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030, of the County Purchasing Ordinance.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On March 25, 2020, the Purchasing Agent executed Agreement for Services No. 4681 with More 4 Less Pest Control for a two-year term and a not-to-exceed amount of $70,000. Services provided under this agreement include routine and emergency on-call pest control services at various County operated locations.
Emergency on-call services have exceeded projections (particularly bed bug issues) and additional compensation is needed so that services remain available throughout the term of the agreement. There are no other changes to this agreement.
In accordance with chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030, the Board is also being asked to make findings that it is more economical and feasible to contract out for the necessary services as the work is not expressly identified in County job classifications and requires specialized certifications. Additionally, the contractor will provide the equipment, tools, and materials related to providing the work that the county may not feasibly provide.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could decline this amendment and the Division will have limited ability in addressing pest control issues.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
NA
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
NA
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This has been budgeted for in the Division’s current Fiscal Year operating budget. There is no change in Net County Cost.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
NA
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Infrastructure / Public Safety
CONTACT
Russ Fackrell
Facilities Division Manager