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Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control
District Board of Trustees Meeting January 8, 2008 |
Agenda Item: New Business
Discussion and/or approval to purchase an Argo
Conquest Tundra from Points West Argo in an amount not to exceed $18,000 from Account
# 8415.1.300 – Vehicle Capital Expenditure – Jim Saulnier, Operations Manager
Background:
The District’s amphibious vehicle #57(1998 Argo
Conquest), used for mosquito control, is quite old and now requires
considerable repairs. This results in considerable
down time when the equipment is needed, especially during the duck club
mosquito breeding season. A new Argo
unit is needed to replace unit #57.
Points West Argo is the only supplier of this product. Because of this, no bid process is feasible, but
board approval is required for its purchase.
The purchase of this unit will provide Operations with new and reliable
equipment for controlling mosquitoes in habitats, such as duck clubs and the
Staff Recommendation:
Approval to purchase Argo Conquest Tundra from
Points West Argo.
Fiscal Impact:
Current
funds available from Fund #8415.1.300 Vehicle Capital Expenditure is $132,973
which is 100% of the budgeted amount for this line item. This expenditure is approximately 14% of the
available balance.