1996-05-20 Special Called Regular Meeting

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RE T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND TEM Agenda Date Requested: May 20, 1996 Requested By: Steve Gillett epartment: Public Works XXX Report Exhibits: Resolution ordinance SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Scourge Mosquito Control Agent is used by the city in mosquito control. This material is more efficient and is environmentally safe compared to malathion. Due to the lesser amount needed, less Scourge must be used than other types of materials. Most mosquito control agencies have switched to this material due to the inherent problems of malathion. B & G Chemical is the sole authorized distributor of Scourge for this area. The cost of Scourge at this time is $268.29 per gallon. A total of 55 gallons is needed for the upcoming mosquito spraying season. This would be a cost of $14,755.95. A total of 880 gallons of Orchex Oil, the distributing agent, is needed at a cost of $3.40 per gallon for a cost of $2,992.00. The total cost of the contract would be $17,477.95. This represents an increase of 7.2$ over the last purchase of these items. Staff recommends declaring Scourge a sole source item from B & G Chemical and the purchase of 55 gallons of Scourge Mosquito Control Agent at $268.29 per gallon for a cost of $14,755.95 and 880 gallons of Orchex, the distributing agent, at a cost of $3.40 per gallon for a cost of $2,992.00. The total cost of the contract would be $17,477.95. Funds for this purchase are available in the Streets Division 95/96 Operating Budget. Action Required by Council: Declare Scourge Mosquito Control Agent a sole source item and authorize purchase of the material in the amount of $17,477.95. Availability of Funds: XXX General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 001-700-701-207 Funds Available: XX YES NO Robert T. Herrera City Manager 5~ ~~-~~ DATE