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Resolution authorizing a contract with Vista Health Systems, Waukegan, Illinois, in the estimated amount of $149,244, to complete employee vaccination and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) fit testing for employees.
Staff Summary
• The County’s current contract for employee vaccination and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) fit testing is expiring.
• Employees are required to get certain vaccines on an annual basis in order to comply with the federal grants received by the Health Department.
• Additionally, there are certain employees that require specific vaccinations for their jobs.
• Grant funding and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also require employees who necessitate access to emergency equipment be fitted annually through the PPE fit testing.
• It is in the best interest of the County to hire an Occupational Health provider to complete these vaccinations and fit testing to comply with OSHA and grant regulations.
• An invitation to bid was issued and extended to 11 qualified vendors and sealed bids were received from two local venders ranging from $187,575 to $149,244.
• Vista Health Systems, Waukegan, Illinois was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who best meets the needs of the County in the estimated amount of $149,244 based on unit pricing and estimated quantities and results in a potential County savings of $38,331 annually.
• Funding has been secured for this service through the fiscal year (FY) 2017 approved budget.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, There is a need to complete vaccination and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) fit testing for County employees; and
WHEREAS, the County has competitively sourced a vender to provide these services through a public bid process; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 33.036 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a bid was called for by publication for Employee Vaccination Services; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received from two vendors at the Lake County Administrative Building, Waukegan, Illinois, on April 20, 2017, at 2:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, based on the criteria set forth in the Bid; the staff evaluated the bid submitted and determined that the bid submitted by Vista Health Systems, Waukegan, Illinois in the amount of $149,244 is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Lake County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to enter into the contract with Vista Health Systems, Waukegan, Illinois to complete vaccination and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) fit testing for County employees in the estimated amount of $149,244 based on unit pricing and estimated quantities out of account number 206-1440010-71420-000-000-000-00000.
DATED at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, on June 13, 2017.