Title
Contract for Mosquito Monitoring and Mitigation Services (Ordinance S-43894) and Repeal of Ordinance S-43787
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to ratify a contract entered with Aquatic Consulting and Testing, Inc. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item and to repeal Ordinance S-43787.
Report
Summary
Aquatic Consulting and Testing, Inc., provides mosquito control measures at the Tres Rios Wetlands. The wetlands, riparian corridors, and wildlife habitat operate in a permit-compliant manner that requires ongoing mosquito control. This month-to-month contract with Aquatic Consulting and Testing provides for all pesticide applications, which are coordinated with the observed activities of adult mosquitoes and larvae. This contract was entered into on Aug. 4, 2017, during Council break, to prevent a service disruption at the most critical time of the year and to allow the City to maintain compliance with public health agencies.
Contract Term
The contract term is month-to-month for up to six months, effective Aug. 4, 2017, as the City prepares a new scope of work and solicitation for a multi-year contract. On July 6, 2017, by Ordinance S-43787 the Water Services Department received City Council approval to extend the previous contract beyond its initial five-year performance period for one year. This new month-to-month contract replaces the prior one year extension, and therefore, repeal of Ordinance S-43787 is requested.
Financial Impact
The total contract amount for the month-to-month contract will not exceed $75,000. Funds are available in the Water Services Department's operating budget
Location
91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.