SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the City Manager to purchase Influenza Vaccines, from SANOFI Influenza Vaccines located at 1 Discovery Drive, Swiftwater, Pennsylvania. GSA Contract: 36F79722D0104 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department Immunizations Division in the total amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Funding is available in the Public Health Department Fund.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating:
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents
• Policy 7.1.1: Expand access to quality health services in underserved neighborhoods
• Policy 7.1.3: Promote preventive care and immunization programs to reduce long-term healthcare costs and improve community health
Summary of alignment:
The purchase of influenza vaccines supports the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by promoting community-wide preventive healthcare. It enables the Immunizations Division to expand access to essential vaccines, helping reduce the spread of communicable diseases and protecting vulnerable populations. This aligns with the plan’s goals to improve health equity, encourage preventive services, and enhance the public health system’s capacity to respond to seasonal and emerging health threats.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
N/A
BACKGROUND
Purchase of Influenza Vaccines from SANOFI Influenza Vaccines, Swiftwater Pennsylvania. GSA Contract: 36F79722D0104 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department Immunizations Division.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approve the Motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Public Health Department
Account #: 226-2922-542-38-70
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in account 226-2922-542-38-70.