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BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a custodial services contract with K&M Kleening Service, Inc. at the Fire Training Academy and Fire Administration Building at 3639 and 3675 Parsons Avenue. The contract is for the period March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009, with four annual renewal options.
Formal proposals were solicited on November 19, 2007, and opened on December 18, 2007. Four firms submitted proposals. (2 MBE*, 1 MBR^).
Mid-American Cleaning Contractors $145,628.00
*K&M Kleening Service, Inc. $154,272.00
^AA Programmed Janitorial & Bldg Maint. $162,223.00
*Dove Building Services, Inc. $208,555.69
It is the recommendation of the Facilities Management Division to award this contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder, K&M Kleening Service, Inc. The apparent low bidder was not selected due to the fact that it left three items blank on the bid sheet. These items were the cost of state unemployment insurance, general liability insurance, and workers compensation insurance.
Emergency action is requested so that custodial services may continue without interruption, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the buildings.
Fiscal Impact: The Facilities Management Division budgeted $185,775.00 in the 2008 budget for this contract. The cost of this contract is $154,272.00. In 2007, the cost of custodial services for this building was $142,836.00. In 2006, the cost was $112,200.00.
K&M Kleening Service, Inc. Contract Compliance Number 02-0553299, expiration 07/31/2009.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to contract for the Facilities Management Division with K&M Kleening Service, Inc. for custodial services at the Fire Training Academy and Fire Administration Building at 3639 and 3675 Parsons Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of $154,272.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($154,272.00)
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