Title
Approve and authorize the Library Director or their designee to execute an agreement with Branch's Janitorial Service, Inc. with a term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, to provide Janitorial Services for the Carmel Valley Library in a not-to-exceed amount of $12,900
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and authorize the Library Director or their designee to execute an agreement with Branch's Janitorial Service, Inc. with a term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, to provide Janitorial Services for the Carmel Valley Library in a not-to-exceed amount of $12,900
SUMMARY:
This item is to approve a contract for janitorial services for the Carmel Valley Library (65 W. Carmel Valley Rd.).
DISCUSSION:
Library facilities all have routine janitorial services to keep public and staff areas clean. This includes public and staff restrooms, emptying trash, cleaning floors, stocking paper supplies, and other services.
Due to the location of some branch libraries, the County’s master agreements are not always the most cost effective or efficient option for securing these services. Branch’s Janitorial Service has provided janitorial services for the Carmel Valley Library for many years, and their pricing is below that of other companies on current County master agreements. Both the branch library and administrative staff are satisfied with the service.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Agreement as to form. The Office of the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to fiscal provisions.
FINANCING:
The cost for this contract is anticipated and paid from the Monterey County Free Libraries operational budget, and will not impact the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Library facilities are heavily used by the public, including use of public restrooms. Clean, safe, and serviced public facilities are crucial to effective public access to library services.
X Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
____ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
Prepared by: Ava Rivera, Senior Account Clerk, 831-883-7559
Approved by: Hillary Theyer, Library Director, 831-883-7566
Attachments:
Exhibit A
Exhibit B