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SYSTEM SAFETY, SECURITY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: BUS PEST CONTROL
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT FOR BUS PEST CONTROL SERVICES
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a five-year, firm fixed unit rate contract, PS4269500 to ISOTECH Pest Management for bus pest control services in an amount not-to-exceed $4,961,610, effective April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2021.
Issue
ISSUE
Metro operates a fleet of approximately 2,200 buses that are serviced nightly at eleven maintenance facilities. Bus transportation services are provided to a service area of 1,433 square miles with average monthly boardings of over 27,000,000. Due to the large service area and volume of patrons, there is a potential for pests to migrate onto and populate Metro vehicles.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
This contract will provide Metro bus divisions with pest control services for the bus fleet. The objective is to eliminate pest activity using equipment and/or products that target pests in and around their harborage/breeding areas.
Effective pest control services are necessary to provide a clean, safe and sanitary environment for Metro patrons and employees.
Bus pest control services are currently being performed under a contract with ISOTECH Pest Management which is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2016. Pest control services of Metro rail cars and facilities are administered under a separate contract.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
Award of this contract shall ensure that the application of pest control products onboard Metro equipment is performed by a licensed contractor with certified technicians that have the training and experience to safely perform this service.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding of $248,080 for the new contract is included in the FY16 budget in cost center 3120 Quality Assurance Department, ...
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