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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Subject
SUBJECT: BUS PEST CONTROL SERVICES
Action
ACTION: APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a five-year, firm fixed unit rate Contract No. OP75359-2000 to Rentokil North America, Inc. dba Isotech Pest Management to provide bus pest control services for an amount not-to-exceed $4,917,442, effective December 2022, subject to the resolution of protest(s), if any.
Issue
ISSUE
This contract will provide Metro bus divisions with pest control services for the transit bus fleet through November 30, 2027. The objective of this service contract is to prevent pest activity and infestation using equipment and/or products that target pests in and around their harborage/breeding areas on the bus fleet.
Bus pest control services are currently being performed under a contract with ISOTECH Pest Management which is scheduled to expire on November 30, 2022. Pest control services of Metro rail cars and facilities are administered under separate contracts.
Background
BACKGROUND
Effective pest control services are necessary to provide a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for Metro patrons and employees. The services performed under this contract will be monitored by the Metro Quality Assurance Department. To continue providing a clean, sanitary, and comfortable environment to our patrons and employees, a new contract for bus pest control services must be awarded in December 2022.
A request for proposal for pest control services was initiated in early 2022 with bids due by April 29, 2022. The evaluation process included a review of four proposals and vendor interviews. The procurement process concluded in August, with Rentokil North America, Inc. dba Isotech Pest Management receiving the highest ranking in the cost, qualification, and performance evaluation process.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
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