Title
Pest Control Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with Sustainable Pest Systems, Inc. for pest control services for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
John Lewis, CATS
Allen Smith, CATS
Explanation
§ The City requires pest control services at various Aviation and CATS facilities to provide a safe environment for customers, employees, and business partners.
§ The goal of pest control is to eliminate the food, water, and shelter available to pests while minimizing the use of chemicals.
§ On October 19, 2021, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; six bids were received.
§ Sustainable Pest Systems, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Services provided within the scope of the contract contributes to the overall performance, safety, and cleanliness of City facilities.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $161,835.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The City shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the City regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget and CATS Operating Budget