Legislation Details

File #: 2589-2026    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Consent
File created: 9/11/2026 In control: Finance & Governance Committee
On agenda: 9/28/2026 Final action:
Title: To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Vector Controls with Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
Attachments: 1. Clarke SOS.pdf, 2. 2589-2026 SoleSourceForm.pdf, 3. Clarke Natular and Censor Sole Source Letter (4).pdf
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Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Vector Controls with Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc. The Department of Health is the sole user of Vector Controls, used for larvicides, adulticides, pesticides and other products for insect control. Clarke is the sole source as they are the exclusive manufacturer and distributor for these chemicals. Pricing was obtained by proposal. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately three (3) years, expiring September 30, 2029, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year or portion thereof. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003693.

Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc., CC# 007288 expires 8/25/28, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $75,000, Department of Health, the sole user

Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation to be considered an emergency ordinance because the current contract will expire 9/30/26.

The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.

FISCAL IMPACT: The expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003693.

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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Vector Controls with Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)

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WHEREAS, the Vector Controls UTC will provide for the purchase of chemicals used for insect control and Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc. is the exclusive manu...

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