Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH CONDOR EARTH TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. FOR FATS, OILS, AND GREASE INSPECTION SERVICES The Municipal Utilities Department’s Environmental Control Division (EC) administers the City’s Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control program. EC staff carry out public outreach, conduct inspections, collect wastewater samples, review self-monitoring reports, issue permits, and enforce compliance for approximately 1,000 food service establishments (FSE) within the City’s sewer service area; and The FOG program is a comprehensive effort designed to reduce the frequency and severity of sanitary sewer overflows associated with Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG); and Since early 2024, the EC team has experienced significant staff losses and currently has two vacant Senior Environmental Control Officer positions, with only two entry-level positions filled. To meet required inspection obligations, the City must supplement existing staff with on-call consultant support until vacancies are filled and new staff are trained; and On March 31, 2026, the City publicly advertised Request for Proposals PUR 26025 in The Record’s Legal Notice section and on the City’s Bid Flash webpage. Bid specifications were also distributed to prospective bidders via Ask Stockton to provide FOG inspection services; and On April 23, 2026, the City Clerk’s office received three sealed bids; and Based on Condor’s demonstrated understanding of the scope of work, technical expertise, and familiarity with the City’s FOG Program, staff recommend awarding Condor a fiveyear contract for FOG Inspection Services in an amount not to exceed $1,851,165. This total includes potential annual cost increases of up to three percent; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council approves the following findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Section 3.68.070 to support and justify an exception to the competitive bidding process:
A strict cost-competitive basis for the selection of professional services may lower the quality and thoroughness of the services provided.
Use of the RFP process is appropriate for this FOG Inspection Program because it relies on the evaluation of professional qualifications and performance as the basis for selection of a vendor. Use of the criteria helps ensure selection of a vendor that will provide the highest quality professional service, which is in the public interest.
Ongoing staffing shortages in the Environmental Control Division have left the City unable to complete required inspections. Temporary on‑call consultant support is needed until vacant positions are filled and new staff are trained.
The City negotiated a contract following solicitation of competitive proposals in accordance with SMC section 3.68.070.A.3.
The Specifications and Addenda for the Request for Proposals for FOG Inspection Services (PUR 26-025) are hereby accepted and attached as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by this reference.
A five-year contract with Condor Earth Technologies, LLC. of Stockton, California, for FOG Inspection Services in an amount not to exceed $1,851,165 is hereby authorized, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 2 and incorporated by this reference.
The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED July 7, 2026 .
CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton