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Board weighs contractor quote vs. buying sprayer for mosquito control
Summary
Public Works presented a contractor quote of about $100,660 to cover June–September or an option to buy a sprayer and materials (machine ~$16,412 plus $2,200 drum) for in-house application; staff recommended buying equipment and adding the cost to the budget.
Public Works staff told the board they solicited vendor quotes and that one contractor, Vector, quoted $100,660 to cover June through September, or the city could buy a sprayer (about $16,412) plus chemical drum(s) that cost roughly $2,200 per 55-gallon drum.
Staff argued buying the sprayer and running applications in targeted high-breeding areas (ponds, creeks, standing water) would stretch material and reduce recurring contract cost; they suggested spraying selectively on a schedule rather than covering the whole city nightly. The board asked for cost estimates and clarification on ongoing material needs before placing purchases in the upcoming budget.
"They came back with a price of a $100,660 and that will cover June through September," Public Works staff said when presenting the vendor option. Staff added the machine-and-materials approach could be budgeted this year and would allow the city to control timing and focus on breeding hotspots.
