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Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action
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Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Sourcewell Contract #012825-ORK, Pest Control Services with Related Products in the amount not to exceed $400,000.00 with Orkin, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to provide comprehensive pest control services on an as-needed basis for Countywide facilities. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-462, requests for approval to utilize cooperative purchasing or state contracts of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
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Summary & Background: This contract provides all labor, equipment, transportation, and material necessary to maintain an integrated pest management (IPM) program at 136 County facilities. Traditional pest control plans are largely reactive to pest infestations and base much of their response on the routine, scheduled application of pesticides. The IPM approach is designed to minimize pesticide usage and focuses on observation and prevention. The process is based on detailed surveillance (and periodic re-inspection) and the interpretation of data to estimate the nature of the pest population in each area. This monitoring allows accurate decisions to be made on when and where chemical intervention is needed. The contractor shall provide site-specific recommendations for structural and procedural modifications to achieve pest suppression.
The requested spending authority in the amount of $400,000.00 for 2027 is to maintain similar services in 2026 (BOC approved Item #26-0505, increase in spending authority in the amount of $100,000.00 on August 19, 2026). This is a time and material contract, and the requested spending authority will cover the costs for comprehensive pest control services, routine inspection, termite and bed bug treatments, the removal of wildlife from County facilities, and labor hours to all-County facilities to include Fulton County jails.
Also providing pest control services for new County facilities that have not previously been serviced by this contract: 1) New Public Safety Training Center, 2) 515 Fairburn Road, 3) ARFF at Executive Airport, 4) 4700 North Point, and 5) 475 Fairburn Road.
Scope of Work: The Scope of Work also includes but is not limited to:
1. Provide a comprehensive pest control treatment plan and schedule of service for each
facility.
2. The treatment of the exterior perimeter of every building for ants and other pests, (excluding wood destroying organisms) on a monthly minimum or as needed basis.
3. Rodent control around the exterior of every building utilizing bait station and various flavors of bait. The bait stations will be weatherproof, secured, and numbered.
4. Rodent control for interior shall consist of mechanical traps or glue boards.
5. Control of birds shall be provided as needed.
6. Treatment of non-housing, non-food production areas, such as hallways, storage rooms, janitorial rooms, and loading dock, shall be treated by spot or crack and crevice, as appropriate, on as schedule based on actual need.
7. The treatment of all pipe chases shall contain an insect growth regulator.
8. All treatment in sleeping areas shall consist only of gel-type baits.
9. 2/24 response to emergencies - respond in 2 hrs. 24/7 to emergency needs.
Community Impact: IPM programs are integral to any commercial environmental health and safety plan. Pests carry diseases and germs that can spread to humans if not managed. Additionally, the focus on non-pesticide prevention also reduces the risk of exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommend approval.
Project Implications: The integrated pest control management program helps ensure all County facilities are free of pests and minimizes pesticide use in County facilities.
Community Issues/Concerns: None that the Department is aware.
Department Issues/Concerns: If this Cooperative Purchasing Contract is not approved, there will be a delay in providing comprehensive pest management services as DREAM does not have sufficient in-house staff to cover all applicable facilities.
Contract Modification: This is a new request
Contract & Compliance Information
Not Applicable
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Contract Agreement- Cooperative Orkin, LLC
Exhibit 2: Sourcewell Contract #012825-ORK
Exhibit 3: Performance Evaluation
Exhibit 4: Cooperative Purchasing Justification and Approval Form
Contact Information
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Joseph N. Davis, Director, Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, (404) 612-3772
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$0.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$400,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$400,000.00 |
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-999-S200-1160: General, Non-Agency, Professional Services- $400,000.00 “Subject to availability of funding adopted for FY2027 by BOC”
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 1/1/2027 |
End Date: 12/31/2027 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
Renewal/Extension Terms: N/A |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 88
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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4/1/2026 |
6/30/2026 |