Description
Title: Authorize a contract for bird and bat control services with Power Pest Corp. d/b/a Urban Bird Services, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $755,000. Funding: $52,431 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Convention Center and Austin Facilities Management. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a contract with Power Pest Corp., operating as Urban Bird Services, for bird and bat control services. The proposed agreement spans an initial two-year term with the possibility of three one-year extensions, totaling up to $755,000. Funding for the first year is allocated from the Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center and Austin Facilities Management, with future funding dependent on budget availability. This contract aims to implement non-lethal methods to manage bird and bat populations around city properties, addressing issues such as roosting, residue, odor, and noise. The initiative is significant as it emphasizes humane wildlife management while maintaining the cleanliness and safety of city facilities. The contract complies with local procurement regulations, although no subcontracting opportunities were identified