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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Subject
SUBJECT: PEST AND BIRD CONTROL SERVICES
ACTION: APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 4 to Contract No. OP852420003367 with Pestmaster Services Inc., for pest and bird control services to exercise the one, two-year option in the amount of $2,727,946.08, increasing the total contract value from $3,926,123.12 to $6,654,069.20 and extending the period of performance from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022.
Issue
ISSUE
The existing contract three-year base period is due to expire December 31, 2020. To continue providing safe, quality, regularly scheduled and as-needed pest and bird control services throughout Metro facilities and vehicles, excluding buses covered under a separate maintenance contract, a contract modification is required effective January 1, 2021. This action is necessary to ensure service continuity and avoid any interruption to Metro's operations.
Background
BACKGROUND
On October 26, 2017, Metro Board of Directors authorized the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed unit rate Contract No. OP852420003367 to Pestmaster Services Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for pest and bird control services effective January 1, 2018.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Under the existing contract, pest and bird control services are performed throughout Metro facilities, rail cars, non-revenue vehicles, and service vehicles, excluding buses covered under a separate maintenance contract. Services include treatment of pest infestations, pest and bird waste clean-up, installation of pest and bird deterrent applications, animal trapping and dead animal removal.
This contract is critical to Metro's operations to mitigate pest and bird infestations and ensure providing safe and clean facilities and vehicles for Metro employees and patrons.
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