Title
Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Omega Pest Control for Pest Control Services at City of Alameda Facilities for a Total Five Year Amount Not to Exceed $145,572. (Public Works 60341590)
Body
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pest control services are needed for the City of Alameda's (City) 500,000 square feet of City buildings and structures. Staff conducted a competitive solicitation for these services and recommends awarding a contract to Omega Pest Control for a five-year term not to exceed $145,572.
BACKGROUND
The City maintains over 500,000 square feet of buildings and structures through the City's Facility Maintenance and Replacement Internal Service Fund. Although the buildings serve a wide variety of purposes, they all require pest control. Pest control services are performed by a specialized contractor.
DISCUSSION
On May 17, 2021, the Public Works Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for pest control services at City facilities. To solicit the maximum number of proposals and most competitive price, the RFP was provided to 19 separate builders' exchanges throughout the Bay Area, and notices were sent to contractors on the list of qualified contractors maintained by the Public Works Department. A notice was also placed on the City's web page on May 17, 2021 and published in the Alameda Sun on May 21, 2021. After a bidding period of 21 days, three company's submitted proposals on June 8, 2021. Two of the three bidders were non-responsive in their bids.
Bidder
Location
Bid Amount
*Advanced IPM
Concord, CA
$25,680.00
Omega Pest Control
Oakland, CA
$25,020.48
*Sprague Pest Solutions
Tacoma, WA
$13,968.00
*Non-Responsive
Selection was based on the completeness and quality of the proposal response, City needs, and cost. Staff recommends awarding an agreement to Omega Pest Control in the not to exceed amount of $145,572 over a five-year term. ...
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