SUBJECT: Consent Agenda
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A Resolution Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Town Of Erie Authorizing An Agreement For Services With Vector Disease Control International, LLC For The 2019 Mosquito Control Services
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DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
PRESENTER: Farrell Buller, Deputy Town Administrator
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Cost as Recommended: $28,750.00
Balance Available: $28,750.00
Budget Line Item Number(s): 100-50-810-570240
New Appropriation Required: No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution to award said contract, authorize the appropriate Town officer to execute said contract, and authorize Staff to expend contracted funds.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States. It is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Cases of WNV occur during mosquito season, which starts in the summer and continues through fall. There are no vaccines to prevent or medications to treat WNV in people. Fortunately, most people infected with WNV do not feel sick. About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever and other symptoms. About 1 out of 150 infected people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness. You can reduce your risk of WNV by using insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants to prevent mosquito bites.
To minimize the chances of contracting WNV in Erie, the Town budgets for and contracts for mosquito control services. Staff requested competing bids for this service, however, the only bid received for this specialized service was from Vector Disease Control International, LLC. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Vector Disease Control International, LLC. because Vector Disease Control International, LLC has previously completed this service for the Town of Erie and the price is similar to past ...
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