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Agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. for Emergency Mosquito Aerial Insecticide Application.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution, by the County Administrator, of the Agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. for Emergency Mosquito Aerial Insecticide Application.
• This Agreement provides for mosquito aerial insecticide application services on an as-needed, emergency basis only.
• The Agreement is in the not-to-exceed amount of $379,600.00 for a twenty-four (24) month period with estimated annual expenditure of $189,800.00.
• On behalf of the Public Works Department an Invitation to Bid was advertised on April 8, 2025. No responses were received. After a one-week extension of the due date, one response was received from Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. The submittal was determined to be responsive and responsible.
• This is an as-needed contract. Partial funding for this agreement is included in the FY26 Adopted Budget in the General Fund portion of the Public Works Department.
Contract No. 25-0154-ITB in the total not-to-exceed amount of $379,600.00 with estimated annual expenditure of $189,800.00, effective for 24-months from date of approval.
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Strategic Priorities:
Create a Quality Workforce in a Positive, Supportive Organization
1.3 Make workforce safety and wellness a priority
Ensure Public Health, Safety and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
Summary:
This agreement will provide emergency mosquito aerial Insecticide application for the County to combat mosquito borne illness.
Background/Explanation:
On behalf of the Public Works Department an Invitation to Bid was advertised on April 8, 2025. No responses were received. After a one-week extension of the due date, one response was received from Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. The response was determined to be responsive and responsible.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated twenty-four (24) month not-to-exceed amount: $379,600.00.
Full funding for this agreement is not included in the current-year budget; however, this is an as-needed contract, and the annual budget is based off prior years’ actual expenditures. Public Works would be able to absorb any overages in the General Fund by utilizing available lapse.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this agreement is granted under Code Section 2-188(b).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer-Levy, Director, Public Works Department
Merry Celeste, Director, Purchasing Department
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement
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