1998-10-12 Regular Meeting of City Council

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~UEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGE~ ITEM Agenda Date Requested: October 12, 1998 Requested By: steve Gillett Department: 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. 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 $291.00 per gallon. A total of 60 gallons is needed for the next mosquito spraying season. This would be a cost of $17,460.00. A total of 990 gallons of BVA Oil, the distributing agent, is -needed at a cost of $3.40 per gallon for a cost of $3,366.00. The total cost of the contract would be $20,826.00. This represents a 3% increase over last year's pricing. staff recommends declaring Scourge a sole source item from B & G Chemical and the purchase of 60 gallons of Scourge Mosquito Control Agent at $291.00 per gallon for a cost of $17,460.00 and 990 gallons of BVA Oil, the distributing agent, at a cost of $3.40 per gallon for a cost of $3,366.00. The total cost of the contract would be $20,826.00. Funds for this purchase are available in the Streets Division 98/99 Operating Budget. Action Required by Council: Declare Scourge Mosquito Control Agent a sole source item and authorize purchase of the material as recommended by Staff. 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 R~~~~ ~ City Manager lb it l'l~ DATE