City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE
OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR
PEST MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SERVICES
FOR VARIOUS MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Whereas, in a letter dated March 14, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works requested legislation authorizing said Department to issue and release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure pest management and control services for the municipal facilities listed below; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to maintaining safe, clean, and sanitary municipal facilities for its employees and constituents; and
Whereas, the presence of pests in City facilities has become a growing concern, posing health risks to employees and visitors, as well as affecting the aesthetic quality and public perception of these spaces; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of all municipal buildings and has identified the need for a comprehensive pest management and control service; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon seeks to secure the most effective pest control services through a competitive bidding process to ensure cost efficiency and quality service; and
Whereas, the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) is necessary to identify and engage a qualified pest control service provider that can address the City's needs in a professional and timely manner; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to issue and release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure pest management and control services for the following municipal facilities:
Facility
Address
City Hall
1 Roosevelt Square, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Police Station
2 Roosevelt Square, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Armory
144 North 5th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Doles Center
250 South 6th ...
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