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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
MARCH 16, 2023
Subject
SUBJECT: POWER SWEEPING SERVICES FOR ALL METRO FACILITIES
Action
ACTION: APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 14 to Contract No. OP962800003367 with Nationwide Environmental Services, a Division of Joe's Sweeping Services, Inc., to provide power sweeping services for Metro's transit facilities in the amount of $1,902,420, increasing the contract three-year base authority from $6,841,346 to $8,743,766 and extending the period of performance from June 01, 2023, through May 31, 2024.
Issue
ISSUE
The existing power sweeping services contract three-year base term expires on May 31, 2023. While staff has been proactive in issuing two (2) new solicitations to replace the existing contract prior to its expiration, the first solicitation was canceled due to a lack of responsive and responsible bidders, and no bids were received in response to the second solicitation.
To ensure service continuity for delivering safe, quality, regularly scheduled and as-needed power sweeping services systemwide, the approval of Modification No. 14 is required to increase contract authority by $1,902,420 and extend the period of performance through May 31, 2024. This action will also allow staff the time to reconcile the prior solicitation documents and prepare a systemwide cost effective solicitation package to be issued for competitive bidding with opportunities for small business participation.
Background
BACKGROUND
On April 26, 2018, the Metro Board of Directors approved a three-year base, firm fixed unit rate Contract No. OP962800003367 with Nationwide Environmental Services, Inc., to provide power sweeping services for Metro transit facilities, effective June 1, 2018. Since then, the contractor has been providing satisfactory services. While services were adjusted during the COVID-19 pan...
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