Explanation
BACKGROUND: In 2003 the Department contracted with Systems by Rich Consulting to assist us in developing standards to formally bid a contract for janitorial services at the Public Utilities Complex. The Department entered into contract number EL003747 with K & M Kleening Service. The initial terms of the bid included the option to extend the original contract for two one-year periods (multi-year renewal option). The Department has exercised both renewal options and is in the third and final year of this agreement. The Department had planned to re-bid this contract this year however due to a realignment of Divisions within the Department it was necessary to conduct a space study of the Public Utilities Complex. The space study requires a configuration change of the existing floor plan to accommodate the realignment. Our Janitorial Consultant has advised us that it is in our best interest to postpone the bidding process to accommodate the reassignment of personnel and equipment. The Department would like to modify and increase the original contract for an additional six months, for a grand total of $135,000.00. The Contract Compliance Number for K&M Kleening Service, Inc. is 02-0553299. They have certified M1A status.
1. The amount of additional funds needed for this contract is $135,000.00. The original contract was established for $168,328.00. The total cost of the original contract, the first modification, the second modification, and this modification is $704,651.26.
2. The need for additional service was not known at the time of the initial contract. The Department recently completed a space study of the Public Utilities Complex which will require a configuration change of the existing floor plan.
3. The janitorial management consultant is recommending that the Department delay the bidding process of the new janitorial service contract during the reconfiguration of the floor plan.
4. The cost of this service is based on...
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