Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Executive Director
Managing Department: Public Health Services
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: PHS ULV Spray Units
Project ID (if applicable): TBD
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Incremental Authorization Requested: $101,454
Total Estimated Project Cost: $101,454
Request Summary:
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Request by Public Health Services for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the PHS ULV Spray Units project, in an amount of $101,454, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in an amount of $105,000.
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Project Description:
The primary goal of this project is to replace aging Ultra Low Volume (ULV) spray units that are approaching or have exceeded their service life due to sustained, intensive use in support of the Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) mission. ULV spray units are essential tools used for nightly adulticide operations to control adult mosquito populations, prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases, and protect residents throughout Harris County.
During the peak mosquito season and periods of heightened disease transmission risk, these units are operated nightly, typically 5 days per week for approximately six months each year, accumulating an estimated 720 to 960 operational hours annually per unit. Over time, this constant use has resulted in significant wear and degradation of equipment performance. Additionally, during local weather events and disaste...
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