Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for Pest Control services on behalf of Facilities Management Division with The Scherzinger Corporation. The services include the prevention of infestations, and to eradicate insects and rodents at various locations managed by Facilities Management.
The Facilities Management Division (FMD) solicited bids via RFQ032345 and received two formal bids for pest control services by the close of the RFQ on March 23, 2026. Action Pest Control was the overall lowest bidder. Due to the continued performance issues that FMD is having with the current UTC vendor, FMD has decided to go into contract with another vendor to provide City facilities with the best possible services. The second bidder, The Scherzinger Corporation, was selected as the overall best and most responsive bidder.
This contract was bid with four (4) annual contract renewal options. The initial term of this contract will be for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Action Pest Control Inc. $46,080.00
The Scherzinger Corporation $55,152.00
The Scherzinger Corporation EIN# 31-0581749
Bid Waiver: Scherzinger Corporation has the experience needed to provide these services. They are the vendor the department currently uses for pest control services for the prevention of infestations and to eradicate insects and rodents.
FISCAL IMPACT: The ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $55,152.00 from the General Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contract with The Scherzinger Corporation for pest control services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of $55,152.00 from the General Fund. ($55,152.00)
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WHEREAS, the Facilities Management Division solicited formal bids for pest control services; and
WHEREAS, the city received two bids; and selected the best qualified, responsive, responsible and best bidder overall; and
WHEREAS, The Scherzinger Corporation was deemed the most responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, a bid waiver is necessary for this project due to the knowledge and experience of the vendor; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize a contract and the expenditure of $55,152.00 from the General Fund; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director is hereby authorized to enter into a contract, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with Scherzinger Corp. for pest control services.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $55,152.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in the General Fund 1000, in Object Class 03 Contractual Services per the accounting codes in the attachment in this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That this council finds it in the best interest of the City to accept the overall most qualified bidder, and to waive the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to Competitive bidding for this purchase and therefore awarding the contract to the second lowest bidder.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That this contract is made and entered into in accordance with Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code
SECTION 7. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.