Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Tech University
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): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a Material Transfer Agreement with Texas Tech University for the exchange of materials between parties for the genetic diversity of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to support molecular research on mosquitoes that spread diseases within Harris County.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this Material Transfer Agreement is to enable Dr. Joseph McMillian at Texas Tech University and the Harris County Public Health Department Mosquito and Vector Control Division to exchange samples and materials. This collaboration aims to expand the understanding of the genetic diversity of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. These samples, which would otherwise be discarded, can be used to support molecular research on mosquitoes that spread diseases in our community.
Expected Impact:
The impact on Mosquito and Vector Control Division operations will be minimal, involving only packing and the sending of mosquito samples to Dr. McMillian at Texas Tech University.
Alternative Options:
There are no other alternative options for this project.
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