1997-11-10 Regular Meeting of City Council

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...:P, ~ REQ~T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA~TEM Agenda Date Requested: November 10,1997 Requested By: Steve Gill';-t~epartment: Public Works XXX Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: 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. 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 $281.60 per gallon. A total of 65 gallons is needed for the next mosquito-spraying season. This would be a cost of $18,304.00. A total of 880 gallons of Orchex Oil, the distributing agent, is needed at a cost of $4.00 per gallon for a cost of $3,520.00. The total cost of the contract would be $21,824.00. This represents a 7% increase over last year's bid price. Staff recommends declaring Scourge a sole source item from B & G Chemical. It is recommended that the Council authorize the purchase of 65 gallons of Scourge Mosquito Control Agent at $281.60 per gallon for a cost of $18,304.00 and 880 gallons of Orchex, the distributing agent, at a cost of $4.00 per gallon for a cost of $3,520.00. The total cost of the contract would be $21,824.00. Funds for this purchase are available in the Street Division Operating Budget. Action Required by Council: Declare Scourge Mosquito Control Agent a sole source item and authorize the purchase of 65 gallons of Scourge at a cost of $18,304.00 and 880 gallons of Orchex at a cost of $3,520.00, for a total cost of $21,824.00. Availability of Funds: xxx General Fund Capital Improvement Other Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: 001-7071-531-2007 Funds Available: XX YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda nA""\\ ........._ _ ~-- Robert T. Herrera City Manager J"L-o/1 DATE