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Award of Term Contract to Truly Nolan of America, Inc., for Pest Control Services for Facilities Department (Contract No. 26-T01231; Amount: $79,800.27)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Procurement Department issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 26-T001231 on March 18, 2026, at the request of the Hernando County Facilities Department, to obtain bids for the purchase of Pest Control Services.
The Procurement Department placed the legal advertisement in the Hernando Sun and Tampa Bay Times on March 16, 2026, and the OpenGov website on March 18, 2026. The bid was sent to five hundred thirty-two (532) matching vendor/contractors from the website. The bid document was downloaded by thirty-five (35) vendors/contractors, and five (5) submissions were received.
BIDs RECEIVED:
Truly Nolan Exterminating, Inc. $26,600.09*
Service First Termite and Pest Prevention $43,047.77
Atkinson Pest Control, LLC $49,463.53
Rocket Pest Control, LLC $135,382.74
Orkin, LLC $220,147.61
Bids were reviewed and evaluated by the Procurement Department to determine if bids were responsive and responsible. The bids were then reviewed and evaluated by the Hernando County Facilities Department for award recommendation based on price, conformance with specifications and the Bidder’s ability to perform the contract in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications required.
A Notice of Intent to Award the contract to Truly Nolan of America, Inc. dated May 19, 2026, was posted to the OpenGov website. The award is for a three (3) year contract with two (2), one (1) year unilateral renewals. No challenges to the Notice of Intent to Award were received.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $16,884.83 is available in the following account. The additional $9,715.26 will be funded by multiple departments as necessary.
Expense:
Fund: HC Facilities - B001, Department: HC Facilities - 85, Account: Operating-Other Services - 533400
(B001-185-0000-38-51900-53340)
LEGAL NOTE
In accordance with Chapter 2, Article V of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached agreement for award to Truly Nolan of America, Inc. for 26-T01231 to be utilized by multiple departments throughout the County in the estimated three-year contract amount of $79,800.27 with an estimated annual spend of $26,600.09.
It is further recommended the Board authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to approve change orders, as necessary and required up to the allowable budgeted amounts, and to renew the contract with the same terms and conditions.