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Mayor pulls custodial contract; directs staff to split solicitation into separate bids
Summary
Mayor Christie Fraga pulled item 6H, which would have awarded a three‑year custodial contract to Encompass On‑Site, and directed staff to reissue the procurement as two separate solicitations so different vendors can provide services for distinct facilities.
Mayor Christie Fraga removed item 6H from the consent/award calendar and told staff she is not comfortable awarding a single contract for all city facilities. The pulled item would have authorized the city manager to enter into a contract with Encompass On‑Site for custodial services not to exceed the private budget for three years with four annual renewal options.
"I've done a lot of research and ... I'm not comfortable with moving forward with one contract for all of our facilities," the mayor said, requesting the solicitation be split into separate bids so multiple vendors can be engaged for independent facilities. City staff confirmed the current contract has been extended so the city can complete the re‑bid process before the extension expires.
Council treated the direction as an administrative directive rather than a formal vote; staff said they will reissue the solicitation split by facility type and return to council when the bidding process is complete.
