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The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to approve DWSD Contract 6007786, with Safer Home Services North America LLC dba Clear Pest Pros of Southeast Michigan, for a duration of five years and a total contract amount not-to-exceed $400,000.00. This also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
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Agenda of April 15, 2026
Item No.: 2026-75
Contract No.: 6007786
Contractor: Safer Home Services North America LLC dba Clear Pest Pros of Southeast Michigan
Contractor Address: 731 Fairfield Ct, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Contract Amount: $400,000.00
Contract Term: 4/16/26 - 4/15/31 (5 years)
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Contract No. 6007786
Pest Control Services
Safer Home Services North America LLC dba Clear Pest Pros of Southeast Michigan
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Marqaicha Welch, Procurement Manager, the Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director approve DWSD Contract 6007786, with Safer Home Services North America LLC dba Clear Pest Pros of Southeast Michigan, for a duration of five years and a total contract amount not-to-exceed $400,000.00. This also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND / JUSTIFICATION
The DWSD Facilities Division is responsible for pest control services at DWSD sites. These services are required to establish a biweekly pest control program that will effectively control the infestation of various pests including, but not limited to roaches, ants, spiders, bed bugs, rats, mice and gnats. The scope of work also included eradication of vermin on an as-needed basis.
The contractor will provide all DWSD facilities with scheduled and emergency pest control services, which are needed to exterminate pests, maintain building grounds, DWSD vehicles, and keep the surrounding DWSD areas free of pests, menacing insects and vermin by using safe and proper methods in accordance with Integrated Pest Management (IMP) requirements of the State of Michigan Pesticide Control Act and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
A lack of an effective and consistent integrated pest control program could result in a greater possibility of health violations and negatively impact the welfare and perceptions of employees contractors and visitors. This service is necessary for the safety and welfare of our employees, contractors and visitors.
DWSD Locations to be serviced under this Contract:
Central Services Facilities 6425 Huber St., Detroit, MI 48211
Main Office Building 735 Randolph St, Detroit, MI 48226
West Yard 13401 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48239
PROCUREMENT METHOD
Requisition #542983 was submitted and approved by Budget on 12/16/25. This Contract 6007786 was competitively solicited per RFB #542983 on February 2, 2026, with a closing date of February 16, 2026, through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network website for 15 calendar days due to the current contract ending date of 3/31/26. The RFB was solicited to 283 suppliers, 33 suppliers viewed the bid package which generated three responsive, responsible bidders and one responsive, non-responsible bidder, Abell Pest Control (Waterford, MI).
The three responsive, responsible bidders are:
|
Bidder |
Bid Price |
DBB or DHB Credit |
Equalized Credit |
Equalized Bid Price |
|
Elite Pest Management, Clinton Twp, MI |
$5,620.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
$5,620.00 |
|
Pronto Pest Control, Oak Park, MI |
$9,738.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
$9,738.00 |
|
Safer Home Services North America, LLC dba Clear Pest Pros of Southeast Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
$4,621.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
$4,621.00 |
** Pricing based on routine monthly and emergency services, including vehicles**
Based on the information above, it is recommended that the contract be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder, Safer Home Services North America LLC dba Clear Pest Pros of Southeast Michigan.
Safer Home Services North America LLC dba Clear Pest Pros of Southeast Michigan clearances expire 3/12/27 and a formal contract document is routing for signatures.
SUMMARY
A. Contract No: 6007786
B. Contractor: Safer Home Services North America, LLC dba Clear Pest Pros of
Southeast Michigan
C. Contract Term: 4/16/26 - 4/15/31
D. Contract Amount: $400,000.00
E. Funding Source: O&M Funds
F. GL String:
5720-20167-482421-617900-000209-10731-0000-000000 - 47% Water
5820-20178-492421-617900-000230-15956-0000-000000 - 53% Sewer
G. Projected Fiscal Year Expenditure:
FY 26-27 $80,000.00
FY 27-28 $80,000.00
FY 28-29 $80,000.00
FY 29-30 $80,000.00
FY 30-31 $80,000.00
This contract was presented to the BOWC Finance Committee on April 1, 2026. Per the DWSD Procurement Policy, Mayoral Review will also be obtained.