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Commission authorizes manager to negotiate split janitorial contracts to save about $46,000 in first year
Summary
After receiving staff recommendations, the commission directed the city manager to negotiate janitorial services by facility so two vendors can share the work; staff estimate first‑year savings of about $45,919.
The commission voted to authorize the city manager to negotiate janitorial services contracts by facility after staff reported on an RFP that yielded 21 respondents. A selection committee ranked five finalists and recommended SFM Services as top finalist; Commissioner Rodriguez proposed splitting facilities so a second vendor (a woman‑owned firm, FLA) would take specific buildings where it offered lower pricing.
City Manager noted the committee interviewed five firms and recommended SFM; Commissioner Rodriguez told the board a split award by lowest price per facility could save the city approximately $45,919 in year one. Christian Infante, representing SFM, told the commission his company would honor rates and asked for contract terms that include mutual termination rights; SFM requested a reciprocal termination clause and the city agreed to negotiate contract terms including a 90‑day notice provision.
The commission approved the motion to allow the manager to negotiate and contract with multiple vendors by facility; the motion passed on roll call.
