Title
Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-67 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for custodial services with McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc. through City Bid 18-10 in the total amount of $ 422,800; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
City Council approved Resolution 2017-50 on March 21, 2017 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with GCA Cleaning Specialties, LP to provide custodial services for City Facilities with a May 1, 2017 effective date. GCA Cleaning Specialties requested a $67,895 increase on the contract claiming increased labor costs due to economy and continual monthly losses in meeting the scope of work agreed upon. The requested amount significantly exceeded the allowable annual increase defined in the contract and was denied. On May 25, 2018, GCA Cleaning Specialties, LP provided a 90 day written notice to terminate the agreement with an effective of 8-24-18, resulting in going out to bid for custodial services.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Farmers Branch prepared specifications and requested bids through City Bid 18-10. City Administration evaluated the bids as to meeting specifications and desire to award custodial services contract with McLemore Building Service, Inc. for the total amount of $422,800.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends awarding the custodial services contract to McLemore Building Service, Inc. through City Bid 18-10.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution 2018-67 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with McLemore Building Service, Inc. in the total amount of $422,800.
2. I move to approve Resolution 2018-67 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with McLemore Building Service, Inc. in the total amount of $422,800, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2018-67
2. Information Memorandum to Council
3. Custodial Service Agreement
4. Ci...
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