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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...
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