Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 220084
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Frontier Precision, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Frontier Precision, Inc. for ultralow volume monitoring solution for Public Health Services for the period of August 23, 2025 - August 22, 2026, at a cost of $6,600, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220084).
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Public Health Mosquito (HCPH) and Vector Control Division (MVCD) is charged with protecting residents from mosquito-borne diseases using an integrated mosquito management approach. One of the tools MVC uses to reduce adult mosquito populations is ultra-low volume (ULV) spraying of insecticides. To accurately monitor and record MVC ULV data, a system (software and hardware) is needed for each ULV vehicle. This renewal will provide MVC with the opportunity to receive immediate technical support as we
continue to protect residents from mosquito-borne diseases.
Expected Impact:
This system allows MVC to accurately monitor all ULV adulticide activities, including chemical usage, and
vehicle tracking. Software maintenance and monitoring will increase efficiency and accuracy of treatment
regimen and provide assurance for the quality control for data collected while protecting Harris County residents from mosquito-borne diseases.
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