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 RFQ030366 and received three formal bids for pest control services by the close of the RFQ on May 22, 2025. 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 lowest bidder, The Scherzinger Corporation, was selected as the overall best and most responsive bidder.
Action Pest Control Inc. $49,200.00
The Scherzinger Corporation $55,080.00
Bjorn Services LLC. $88,200.00
The Scherzinger Corporation EIN# 31-0581749
Emergency action is requested so that pest control services can begin as soon as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT: The ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $55,080.00 from the General Fund.
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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 authorize the expenditure of $55,080.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,080.00)
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WHEREAS, the Facilities Management Division solicited formal bids for pest control services; and
WHEREAS, the city received three bids; and selected the best qualified, responsive, responsible and best bidder overall; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize a contract and the expenditure of $55,080.00 from the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Division of Facilities in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for to purchase Pest Control services with The Scherzinger Corporation so that services can begin immediately to eliminate pest problems, thereby preserving and maintaining a proper clean and healthy work environment, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; and 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 $55,080.00, 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, 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 for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves or vetoes the same. ($55,080.00)