HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - P931 INTEGRATED PEST MGMT MOSQUITO CONTROL ANNUALCOLORADO MOSQUITO CONTROL, INC.
695 North 7th Avenue • Brighton, CO 80601
March 11, 2004
City of Fort Collins
Purchasing Division
Attn: Mr. John Stephen, Senior Buyer
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
RE: RFP: P-931
Dear John;
Please find enclosed a proposal for the 2004 City of Fort Collins Mosquito Control Program
RFP P-931. This proposal represents a comprehensive bio-rational program that is designed to
provide effective mosquito control and surveillance services from April 1 through October, 2004.
This years proposal has been designed so that it better reflects the new world of West Nile
Virus surveillance and control.
If you have questions on the enclosed materials, please don't hesitate to call. Otherwise,
signing and returning the second copy of Attachment "B", the Service Cost Agreement, with
your Purchase Order, will set the program in motion for the 2004 season. Thank you for your
time and consideration. I look forward to our continued business relationship. Thank you for
your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc.
Michael W. McGinnis,
President
Visit our website: www.comosquitocontrol.com • E-Mail: info@comosquitocontrol.com
Phone: (303) 558-8730 • Fax: (303) 558-8734 • Toll free: (877) 276-4306
habitat type, and species history. Permanent water may be targeted for stocking with predator fish for
biological control. Intermittently wet/dry prolific breeding sites can be targeted for pre -hatch applications of
Altosid 180-Day Briquets, Culex producing sites can be targeted for treatment with residual Bacillus
sphaericus and the balance of targeted sites that are listed as potentially requiring larviciding at some
point during the season can be addressed with Bfi granular. The community's CMMS is updated and fine-
tuned continuously throughout the entire mosquito season.
Treatment Methods. Sites can be treated by hand
application, power backpack, all terrain vehicle (ATV) or in
some cases helicopter. Entry onto private property to treat for
mosquito larvae, by any means, shall be by prior authorization
from owner/agent.
Stormwater Catchbasins Inspection & Treatment
Also for 2004, CIVIC will inspect and treat approximately 5230,
open -street storm -water catchbasins as needed, for the
presence of Culex and other mosquito larval development.
These catchbasins have been shown in some areas to be a
significant source of Culex disease vector mosquito
production in residential areas.
Quality Control. All larval mosquito control operations will be monitored by various methods including;
next -day spot checks of previously inspected/treated larval sites by managemenVOC personnel, CDC
trapping results, and detailed monitoring of insecticide usage through equipment calibration and inventory
depletion.
CMMS. CMC's Computerized Mosquito Management System (CMMS) provides a cost-effective, site
speck, "Prescription -Oriented" plan that prioritizes field operations and reduces costly inspections and
unwarranted insecticide use. The CMMS system allows the mosquito control program to become much
more environmentally sensitive, because the use of biological control is encouraged, and only minimum
doses are required to maintain good control. The CMMS program is an unquestionably effective tool in
the City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito Control Program.
Water Management & Source Reduction. As a part of our routine visual site inspections, CIVIC
inspectors will often note such areas as clogged ditches and streams, neglected swimming pools, and
illegal tire and trash dump sites which are potential public health hazards. Small scale water management
or source reduction activities will be done throughout the mosquito season by clearing obstructions from
clogged channels and hand digging at appropriate and manageable sites in the program area. CIVIC will
outline these problems in our reports, and is always available to assist local code enforcement officials in
the location and identification of these health hazard sites.
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S. PUBLIC EDUCATION, NOTIFICATION END SHUTOFF SYSTEM
Colorado Mosquito Control is committed to educating the public about the safety and effectiveness of our
state-of-the-art IPM mosquito control program. Over the years, CMC has developed as part of our
educational program an extensive and comprehensive website devoted to mosquito control education and
information dissemination. Please visit this site at www. comosauitocontrol.com for more information.
CMC has traditionally educated the public via an informational booklet entitled "Mosquito Control, The
Environment and You" a guide to Understanding Modern Mosquito Control, and other informational
pamphlets, and will continue to make these available as needed. CMC will also coordinate with the County
Health Department on timely and appropriate press releases and news articles.
Call Notification and Property Shutoff. Prior to starting any Emergency Adulticide Application, CMC
will contact individually by telephone those community residents that have health, environmental or
philosophical concerns about the spraying and have requested that they be noted, and those individuals
listed in the State of Colorado Pesticide Sensitive Registry. A minimum of three attempts to reach each of
these residents will be made between the hours of 12 noon and 10 P.M. prior to the spray application;
messages will be left on any answering system. Also, upon request, addresses will be marked on CMC's
operational maps, and the ULV insecticide will be "shutoff' in front of, and upwind from, these properties.
In the event of a large scale emergency adulticide application, CMC will work with City officials to provide
broadcast notification.
6. OPTIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY SERITICES
(EDDPI'IONEL COST
Since our contract is based on IPM methods and is targeted exclusively toward larval mosquito control with
adult mosquito surveillance via CDC light traps and gravid traps, and does not include any routine, or on-
going adulticide spray applications, we have included contractual price quotes for additional vector
mosquito surveillance trapping and a per mile cost for additional adulticide applications in the case of a
public health emergency.
6.1 CDC Light TxW and/or Fester Gravid Trap Surveillance
Upon request CMC will operate additional CDC light traps and/or Reiter gravid traps for expanded
adult mosquito and disease vector mosquito surveillance within the City of Fort Collins
Cooperative Mosquito Control Program.
Identification of the trapped mosquitoes will be done the following day after the mosquitoes are
returned to the lab and killed. The trapped mosquitoes will be counted and identified to the
following species; Culex tarsa/is, Culex pipiens, Aedes/Ocheratattus species.
Gravid Traps are designed to collect gravid (blood fed) container breeding and potential disease
vector Culex pipiens mosquitoes. Captured females mosquitoes will be identified and reported
along with other trapping results weekly. If requested, these mosquitoes will be pooled and sent
to the Colorado Dept. of Health for virus testing.
Cost includes all equipment, dry ice, vehicles, labor, shipping and reporting.
Cost per trap/nioht: $68.00
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6.2 ULV Adulticide Application
For large scale adult mosquito control, CMC will apply Biomist 3+15 or Permanone 418 RTU
synthetic pyrethroid insecticides (permethrin). These products offer a very low toxicity, low odor,
rapid biodegradation, and excellent mosquito mortality. This material will be applied along
designated roads, streets and off -road areas using the ultra -low -volume (ULV) technique at 8.0
ounces per minute at 10mph vehicle speed and in strict compliance with the label and all U.S.
EPA, Colorado Dept. of Agriculture, and Colorado Dept. of Public Health regulations.
Cost includes all equipment, vehicles, pesticide products, labor, and liability insurance.
Cost per lineal spray route mile: $58.00
6.3 Aerial ULV Adulticide Application via Fixed -Wing or Rotary vying Aircraft
Emergency aerial ULV mosquito adulticide application services are available through CIVIC upon
request and would be sub -contracted by a licensed, experienced and insured aerial application
service. CIVIC has extensive experience with aerial mosquito control application and would
oversee and direct such applications. Prices would be subject to the size of the designated spray
area, application material selected and current applicator pricing.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
COOPERATIVE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM
INTEGRATED SERVICES SUMMARY
Section A. General Services Description
All General Services are quoted for the 2004 season at no charge, and are included as part of the total
service package.
1. GENERAL LIABILITY/AUTO/WORKERS COMP INSURANCE COVERAGE
Comprehensive $2,000,000 ($2 Million) per occurrence General Liability, Claims -made policy. Includes
chemical and pollution coverage. City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito Control Program will be
named as additionally insured. General Liability, Auto and Workers Compensation Insurance are in force.
2. MOSQUITOLINe CUSTOMER RESPONSE SYSTEM
Twenty-four hour customer access telephone number for reception of mosquito annoyance complaints
and information requests. This number will be advertised frequently throughout the summer in the local
newspapers.
3. COMMUNICATIONS AND IMMEDIATERESPONSe SYSTEM
CMC will provide adequate telephone, cell phone radio, fax and e-mail communications equipment. 24
hour response/resolution time to all mosquito annoyance complaint calls, weather permitting. Includes
monthly reporting of all pertinent call information (name, address etc.) and the steps taken to resolve each
problem.
4. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
ArcView® GIS will be used to develop operational maps and databases to promote accurate and efficient
fieldwork, reporting of control activities and for public educational purposes. Copies of all maps, records,
logs, complaints and correspondence will be made available upon written request by City Staff, with two
weeks notice. Please see Attachment B. Section 6. Trade Secrets Protection for more information on the
ownership of this data.
5. C.M.M.S ® (COMPUTER -ASSISTED MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM)
Use of CMC's comprehensive computer database and reporting system to target specific larval mosquito
control methods to historically active development sites. This method provides effective control and
reduces the high cost of routine "hit & miss" site inspection.
6. COMPLETE WEATHER MONITORING SERVICE
Daily monitoring of local weather conditions for use in mosquito annoyance prediction, effective
operational scheduling and efficient reporting.
7. TIMELY REPORTS
CMC will provide activity reports detailing provided services on a timely basis. The reports shall include as
available, Light Trap results, site inspection results, MosquitoLine call summary, and other pertinent
information concerning the field operations of the program.
8. ANNUAL REPORT
A comprehensive end of season report detailing the season's activities, including a MosquitoLine report,
ImmediateResponse report, mosquito population graphs, weather data and a lessons learned summary
with recommendations for subsequent year programs will be provided by November 15, each year.
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9. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
A. CMC will work with local newspapers to put out articles describing the mosquito control program's
biological approach to suppressing the area's mosquito problems. On -going publicity about the program
will provide residents with information about the program's activities as well as where to call to report
mosquito annoyance problems. A citizen mosquito control "hot-line" number will be advertised. CMC will
accept calls and respond to all citizen calls with appropriate action, be it informational requests, reports of
stagnant water, or annoyance complaints. These calls generally provide an excellent opportunity to explain
the workings of the control program, to normally under -informed residents.
B. CMC will seek to provide informational presentations to local civic groups, schools, service
organizations, neighborhood groups etc. in order to develop a better understanding of the Mosquito
Control Program, CMC's integrated and biological approach, and to enlist citizen support and cooperation
with the program.
C. Maintenance of a complete and continuously updated shut-off file and map system which identifies all
properties that have requested that the adulticide spray be shut-off in front of, and up -wind from, their
property. All Shut-off properties may be marked prior to any spray application.
D. A continuously updated notification file which lists those residents that desire advanced notification of
adult control spray applications. Advanced notification to these residents will be made directly by
telephone for all ULV mosquito adulticide applications.
E. Complete access to all CMC technical literature including Material Safety Data Sheets and Sample
Labels for all insecticides used in the program.
F. News releases will be issued to the local media when deemed appropriate and necessary, in
cooperation with the County Health Dept. as needed.
Section B. Larval Control Services Description
The following larval mosquito control service items are quoted on a complete seasonal basis
10. C. M. M. S. SITE INSPECTION SERVICE
Routine Individual Inspections covering all of the previously mapped potential larval mosquito
development sites.
11. LARVICIDE APPLICATION
Hand, Power backpack, ATV, and helicopter application of Vectobac Bti , Vectolex Bs granular or Abate
5% Pellet larvicide at an U.S. EPA approved dosage rate of 5.0 lbs. per acre. Application of Altosid
Briquets and pellets or other products when deemed appropriate and necessary.
12. STORMWATER CATCHBASIN INSPECTION AND LARVAL CONTROL.
CMC will inspect and treat approximately 5230, open -street storm -water catchbasins as needed, for the
presence of Culex and other mosquito larval development. These catchbasins have been shown in some
areas to be a significant source of Culex disease vector mosquito production in residential areas.
13. LARVAL SERVICE QUALITY CONTROL
Twenty-four hour elapse time spot check of the previous days inspected and treated sites.
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Section C. Public Health Emergency Services
(additional cost)
In the event of a mosquito -borne disease related public health emergency, Colorado Mosquito Control will
work with municipal officials in the implementation of emergency mosquito/disease control services.
These services would be provided by CMC at an additional cost. The following public health emergency
service items are quoted on a cost per unit basis. These services would be provided upon request only
and are considered above and beyond the standard contract.
14. Additional CDC Light Trap and/or Reiter Gravid Trap Surveillance
Cost per trap/night: $68.00
15. Additional ULV Adulticide Application
Cost per lineal spray route mile: $58.00
16. Emergency Aerial ULV Adulticide Application via Fixed -Wing or Rotary -wing Aircraft
Cost to be determined based on project extent.
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Confidential References
City of Loveland
Mr. Mick Mercer, Director of Streets and
Sanitation
500 East 3rd Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(303)962-2524
Boulder County
Mr. Jeff Zayach
Environmental Health
3450 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
(303)441-1456
City of Thornton
Mr. Andy Jennings, Parks Superintendent
9500 Civic Center Drive
Thornton, CO 80228
(303)538-7300
City of Westminster
Mr. Rich Dahl, Parks Services Manager
4800 West 92nd Ave.
Westminster, CO 80033
(303) 430-2400 ext. 2202
City & County of Broomfield
Ms. Kathryn Schnoor, Environmental Administrator
P.O. Box 1415
Broomfield, CO 80038
(303)469-3301
City of Louisville
Mr. Bob Teetzel, Dept. of Community Services
749 Main Street
Louisville, CO 80027
(303)665-4398
City of Lafayette
Mr. Rod Tarullo, Director of Parks 8
Recreation
1290 South Public Rd.
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303)665-5588
City of Lakewood
Mr. Steve Carpenter, Urban Parks Manager
Irongate Office Complex Bldg No. 4
Suite 150
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303)987-7810
Superior Metropolitan District No. 2 -
Rock Creek
Mr. Roger McCoy
Special District Management Services, Inc.
390 Union Blvd.
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 987-0835
Lowry Air Force Base Redevelopment
Authority
Mr. Tom Markham, Caretaker Manager
555 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 343-0276
Gunnison County
Mr. John DeVore, County Manager
515 North Iowa
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970)641-5624
Private Property Owner
Tony Hepp
Boulder County
(720)273-8676
Other references are available upon
request
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CMC Staffinct & Qualifications
APM of Colorado, Inc. / Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc. is a professional organization dedicated to
providing comprehensive state -of -the -science large-scale mosquito control contracted services to
municipalities and other organizations. CMC's mosquito management programs are designed,
implemented, and supervised by experienced, trained, and licensed personnel with over 75 years of
combined field mosquito control experience, including Board Certified Entomologists.
Michael W. McGinnis, President
24 years experience in all aspects of municipal mosquito control program design, implementation, and
contractual services.
Owner of Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc. Broomfield Colorado
B.S. Geography & Earth Science, The Pennsylvania State University (1979)
Member: American Mosquito Control Assn.
Past President, West Central Mosquito & Vector Control Assn.
Licensed: Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Colorado Department of Agriculture/US EPA
Mike Doyle M.S., Larimer County Operations Manager
Extensive background in mosquito research and mosquito control operations.
M.S., Entomology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1994
B.A., Interpretive Natural History, Albion College, Albion, Michigan, 1987
(Additional undergraduate coursework taken in chemistry, calculus, and ecology at Penn State University,
Abington, Pennsylvania, 1991)
Master's Degree Research: Pheromone Trapping and Laboratory Rearing of the Western Bean Cutworm
(Loxagrotis albicosta Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Member: American Mosquito Control Assn.
West Central Mosquito & Vector Control Assn.
Licensed: Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Colorado Department of Agriculture/US EPA
Michael J. "Doc" Weissmann, Ph.D., Entomologist/Survelllancs Manager
Extensive experience with insect identification, behavior, and public education.
Faculty Affiliate in the Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management at Colorado State
University, Ft. Collins, Colorado.
B.A. (1982) and M.A. (1986) in Biology from University of Colorado at Boulder
Ph.D. (1995) in Entomology from Colorado State University in Ft. Collins
Tim Howard, MS, Metro Denver Operations Manager
15 years experience in all aspects of municipal mosquito control program operations.
B.S. Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University
MS Environmental Science, University of Denver
Member: American Mosquito Control Assn.
West Central Mosquito & Vector Control Assn.
Licensed: Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Colorado Department of Agriculture/US EPA
Tom Janousek M.S. Ph.D., Consultant
Extensive background in mosquito research and mosquito control operations.
Postdoctoral Research on Encephalitis Surveillance in Nebraska
Entomologist and Assistant Director at the Jefferson County Mosquito Control District in Beaumont, Texas
from 1991 through 1994
B.S. in Biology from Creighton University
M.S. in Public Health from Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Doctorate in Medical Entomology from Texas A&M
Numerous articles, publications and professional papers concerning all aspects of mosquito biology and
control.
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Member: American Mosquito Control Assn., West Central Mosquito & Vector Control Assn. Licensed:
Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Colorado Department of Agriculture/US EPA
L.C. Keenan, BCE (Board Certified Entomologist), Consultant
30 Years hands-on experience Pest Management program design and implementation, with US
Department of Agriculture, and private sector.
Founder Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc.
University of California, University of Washington, USDA Graduate School
B.S. Economic Entomology
Member: American Mosquito Control Assn.
West Central Mosquito & Vector Control Assn.
Colorado Pest Control Assn.
Licensed: Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Colorado Department of Agriculture/US EPA
Seasonal Field Staff
CMC currently employees approximately 125 seasonal workers state-wide. All CMC seasonal employees
are fully trained in all aspects of modern mosquito control operations, including; mosquito biology, field
inspection and surveillance techniques, safe handling and application of pesticides, public relations, and
the legal and safety requirements of the Colorado Mosquito Control Safety Plan and the CO Dept. of
Agriculture, OSHA, and State of Colorado and Federal law enforcement. CMC will hire and train
additional employees as required to full our contractual obligations.
City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito Control Program Staffing
CMC projects having 1 Manager, 2 Foreman, 3-4 Field Technicians and one Surveillance Technician on -
site for the 2004 season. This will be adjusted according to the level of work that is found from the site
and mosquito survey completed at the beginning of the program in April.
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COLORADO MOSOUITO CONTROL, INC.
ATTACHMENT "A" March 11, 2004
2004 or 2004-2006 CONTRACTUAL SERVICE COST SUMMARY
City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito Control Program
The following price is quoted on a complete seasonal basis and will be fully earned. The complete
seasonal cost will not be exceeded without the approval of the City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito
Control Program management. This program is offered by CIVIC as a comprehensive integrated larval
mosquito control and adult surveillance program specifically designed for City of Fort Collins as a strategy
to preclude local mosquito -borne disease transmission and associated problems from mosquito
annoyance. Please see the previous cost and services description pages for more detailed information.
This proposal includes all labor, insecticides, vehicles, equipment, liability/auto/workers comp. insurance
coverage, administrative support, and overhead expenses. This contract is valid for the 2004 mosquito
season with work taking place from approximately April 1 through October 31, 2004. This contract,is
renewable for up to 4 years with the inclusion of an automatic price escalator of 3.0% per year and is
subject to annual appropriation.
A. General Services
1. Liability/Auto/Workers Comp Insurance Coverage
2. MosquitoLine® Customer Response System
3. ImmediateResponse® System
4. Geographic Information System (GIS)
5. C.M.M.S.® (Computer -assisted Mosquito Mgmt. System)
6. Complete Weather Monitoring System
7. Reports
8. Annual Report
9. Public Relations
B. Larval Mosquito Control Services
10. C.M.M.S. Site Inspection Service.
11. Larvicide Application
12. Catchbasin Inspection & Larvicide
13. Larval Service Quality Control.
C. Add -on Contingency Public Health Emergency Services
(additional cost, provided upon request only)
14. CDC Light Trap and/or Reiter Gravid Trap Surveillance
15. Ground ULV Adulticide Application
16. Aerial ULV Adulticide Application
CITY OF FORT COLLINS COOPERATIVE MOSQUITO CONTROL
PROGRAM
PROPOSED SERVICE COST FOR 2004... $2,085.00 PER SQUARE MILE
OR 109 SQUARE MILES AT $ 2279265.00
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RFP P-931
PROPOSAL FOR:
CITY OF FORT COLLINS COOPERATIVE
MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM 2004
MARCH 11, 2004
ADVANCED PEST MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO, INC. D/B/A
COLORADO MOSQUITO CONTROL, INC.
695 North Th Ave. Brighton, CO 80601
Contact: Michael W. McGinnis, President
(303) 558-8730 Fax 558-8734
E-Mail: mmcginnisncomosauitocontrol.com
Visit our Website: www.comosquitocontrol.com
COLORADO MOSOUITO CONTROL, INC.
ATTACHMENT "B" March 11, 2004
City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito Control Program
Proposal 2004
1. Hold Harmless Indemnity Clause:
C.M.C., Inc. shall indemnify and hold harmless City of Fort Collins and the Cooperating
Municipalities and its agents and employees from and against all claims damages, losses and
expenses, including but not limited to attorneys fees, arising out of or resulting from the
performance of the services, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (1) is
attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible
property including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and (2) is caused in whole or in part by any
negligent act or omission of C.M.C., Inc., any sub -contractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed
by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it
is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. Such obligation shall not be construed to
negate, abridge, or otherwise reduce any other right or obligation of indemnity which would
otherwise exist as to any party or person described in this paragraph.
Responsibility: liability. C.M.C., Inc. warrants that it will exercise in its performance of these
services the standard of care normally exercised by nationally recognized organizations engaged in
performing comparable services. C.M.C., Inc. shall be liable to City of Fort Collins for any loss,
damages or costs incurred by the City because of C.M.C., Inc.'s duties under this warranty.
2. Warranty & Disclaimer
Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc. ("CMC") is engaged in the business of mosquito control and
abatement, and has not been retained to eradicate the mosquito population in any particular area.
There are severe, and sometimes fatal consequences of some mosquito bites which may be
transmission of certain serious diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, West Nile virus and
several other forms of encephalitis. Not only can mosquitoes carry diseases which afflict humans,
but they also can transmit several diseases and parasites that birds, dogs and horses and other
animals are very susceptible to. These include dog heart worms, Western Equine Encephalitis and
West Nile Virus. Because CMC has not been retained to eradicate the mosquito population, CMC
can make no warranty, representation or guarantee, of any type, about the existence of mosquito
borne diseases in the geographic area of the proposed area of contracting, or the potential for
human or animal infection, either before, during or after the completion of the CMC mosquito
control services.
CMC warrants that the services described in this proposal will be provided in a professional and
business -like manner. Other than this warranty, CMC makes no express or implied warranties,
including without limitation, any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. Client understands and agrees that any liability of CMC regarding the Project
shall be limited to negligence of CMC in the carrying out of its professional services under the
contract, and shall not include any special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, or any
damages based on any lost sales or profits.
CMC will not be liable for any general, special, incidental or consequential damages for loss,
damage or expense including but not limited to sickness, injury or death, loss of livestock or
animals, or lost profits from any farm or ranching operations of any type from the mosquito control
services provided by Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc.
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3. No private vehicles will be operated in City of Fort Collins in connection with the Mosquito Control
Program.
4. Workman's Compensation, Automotive and General Liability Insurance are in place.
General Liability Certificate is attached, other certificates will be forwarded after contracts are
signed.
S. Independent Contractor.
The parties recognize and agree that the Contractor is an independent contractor for all purposes,
both legal and practical, in performing services under this Agreement, and that the Contractor and
its agent and employees are not agents or employees of City of Fort Collins for any purpose. As an
independent contractor, the Contractor shall be responsible for employing and directing such
personnel and agents as it requires to perform the services purchased hereunder, shall exercise
complete authority over its personnel and agents, and shall be fully responsible for their actions.
Contractor acknowledges that it is not entitled to unemployment insurance benefits nor worker's
compensation benefits from City of Fort Collins, its elected officials, agents, or any program
administered or funded by the City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito Control Program.
Contractor shall be entitled to unemployment insurance or worker's compensations insurance only
if unemployment compensation coverage or worker's compensation coverage is provided by the
Contractor, or some other entity that is not a party to this contract. Contractor is obligated to pay
Federal and State income tax on any monies earned pursuant to the contract relationship.
6. Trade Secrets Protection.
Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc. as the contractor for the City of Fort Collins Mosquito Control
Program will through its work, over time develop a proprietary digital map and database system
used to accurately and efficiently inspect and treat a large number of wetland and other potential
larval mosquito production sites. This system will form the foundation of Colorado Mosquito
Control contractual services that we provide to the City and certainly sets us apart from potential
competitors.
This system and the accompanying compilation of information are critical to the success of our
business and more importantly falls under the protection of "Trade Secret" Statutes. By definition, a
trade secret consists of any formula, pattern, physical device, idea, process or compilation of
information that both: provides the owner of the information with a competitive advantage in the
marketplace, and is treated in a way that can reasonably be expected to prevent the public or
competitors from learning about it, absent improper acquisition or theft. Trade secrets often protect
valuable technical information that cannot be sheltered under other forms of intellectual property
law.
In order to protect trade secrets, a business must affirmatively behave in a way that proves its
desire to keep the information secret. CMC, Inc. as a matter of record routinely takes several steps
to protect our trade secrets. All CMC, Inc. employees are required to sign non -compete and non-
disclosure agreements. All operational maps are marked with the statement "This map is the
confidential work product of Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc. and is protected under state and
federal statutes." CMC, Inc. also limits access to this information only to those people that have a
reasonable need to know. Computers have security password protection in place. By taking these
steps and more, CMC, Inc. has fulfilled the requirements to protect this system and its output under
trade secret statutes. Please see Colorado Revised Statutes 7-74-1001 for more information.
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CIVIC will provide this data to the City, and this information is then jointly owned by CIVIC and City of
Fort Collins. Further, this information is protected by Trade Secrets Statutes and will not be
distributed as "public information" as defined under the Freedom of Information Act.
For Colorado Mo quito Control, In
Name Title President Date_ March 11, 2004
Michael W. c
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COLORADO MOSQUITO CONTROL, INC.
ATTACHMENT "C" March 11, 2004
2004 or 2004-2006 CONTRACTUAL SERVICE COST AGREEMENT
For City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito Control Program for the 2004
season only (renewable for up to 4 subsequent years);
This program is offered by CIVIC as a comprehensive integrated larval mosquito control and adult
surveillance program specifically designed for City of Fort Collins as a strategy to preclude local mosquito -
borne disease transmission and associated problems from mosquito annoyance. This proposal includes
all labor, insecticides, vehicles, equipment, liabilitylautotworkers comp. insurance coverage, administrative
support, and overhead expenses. This contract is valid for the 2004 mosquito season with work taking
place from approximately April 1 through October 31, 2004. This contract is renewable for up to 4 years
with the inclusion of an automatic price escalator of 3.0% per year and is subject to annual appropriation.
Signing and returning the attached copy of the contractual agreement will authorize COLORADO
MOSQUITO CONTROL, INC. to perform the service items contained in Attachment "A" March 11, 2004
within the stipulated limits for the 2004 season only and also agrees to the provisions in Attachment "B".
These prices are complete and fully earned. Billing will be in 5 equal monthly installments (April August).
For acceptance of Attachments "A" & "B" March 11, 2004 for ONE YEAR, the 2004 season, sign here:
Name Title
Date
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Name _M Title President Date March 11. 2004
Michael W. McGinnis
Invoices should be sent to:
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ATTACHMENT "C" March 11, 2004
2004 or 2004-2006 CONTRACTUAL SERVICE COST AGREEMENT
For City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito Control Program for the 2004 or 2004-2006
seasons only;
This program is offered by CMC as a comprehensive integrated larval mosquito control and adult
surveillance program specifically designed for City of Fort Collins as a strategy to preclude local mosquito -
borne disease transmission and associated problems from mosquito annoyance. This proposal includes
all labor, insecticides, vehicles, equipment, liability/auto/workers comp. insurance coverage, administrative
support, and overhead expenses. This contract is valid for the 2004 mosquito season with work taking
place from approximately April 1 through October 31, 2004. This contract is renewable for up to 4 years
with the inclusion of an automatic price escalator of 3.0% per year and is subject to annual appropriation.
Signing and returning this copy of the contractual agreement will authorize COLORADO MOSQUITO
CONTROL, INC. to perform the service items contained in Attachment "A" March 11, 2004 within the
stipulated limits for the 2004 season only and also agrees to the provisions in Attachment "B". These
prices are complete and fully earned. Billing will be in 5 equal monthly installments (April August).
For acceptance of Attachments "A" and "B" March 11, 2004 for ONE YEAR, the 2004 season, sign here:
Name(X) Title Date
For Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc.
Name ✓ Title President Date March 11, 2004
Michael W. McGinnis
Invoices should be sent to:
Name
Title
Address Phone
City Zip
Please Return This CODV To Colorado Mosquito Control
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COLORADO MOSQUITO CONTROL, INC.
CONTENTS
INTEGRATED MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES
Page No.
1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................... 3
MAP OF PROPOSED SERVICE AREA....................................................................................... A
2 INTEGRATED MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT.................................................................................4
3 IMM SURVEILLANCE & MONITORING..................................................................................... 5
4 IMM LARVAL MOSQUITO CONTROL....................................................................................... 7
5 PUBLIC EDUCATION, WEBSITE, NOTIFICATION & SHUTOFF SYSTEM ................................ 9
6 OPTIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY SERVICES ..................................................... 9
SUMMARY OF INTEGRATED MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES
A. GENERAL SERVICES...........................................................................................................11
B. LARVAL MOSQUITO CONTROL.............................................................................................12
C. PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY SERVICES.................................................................. 13
References......................................................................................................................................... 14
CIVIC Staffing & Qualifications.............................................................................................................15
Attachment "A" Contractual Service Cost Summary .......................................................................... 17
Attachment "B" Hold Harmless, Warranty, Disclaimer........................................................................18
Attachment "C" Contractual Service Cost Agreement........................................................................ 21
Attachment "D" Certificate of General Liability Insurance...................................................................23
Attachment "E" CO Dept. of Ag Commercial Applicator Endorsement...............................................24
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INTEGRATED MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES
1. INTRODUCTION
West Nile Virus is here to stay. With the rapid spread of West Nile Virus mosquito -borne
disease across the United States and into Colorado during the late summer of 2002, the
dramatic human and animal epidemic that occurred during the summer of 2003, and the
potential for a further epidemic in 2004, the need for comprehensive mosquito-bome disease
surveillance and mosquito control is now more important than ever. Since its discovery in New
York in 1999, WNV human cases have been reported there each year since. In most states the
numbers have decline from the initial spike, but in a few states, like Pennsylvania in 2003,
cases have surged again. Here in Colorado, with our high numbers of Culex tarsalis
mosquitoes we really do not know what will happen in future seasons.
The following proposal has been designed with West Nile Virus surveillance and control in
mind. The new 2004 CMC program will provide not only our traditional comprehensive IPM-
based larval and adult mosquito control .services but will now better target Culex (potential
disease vector) mosquitoes and offer expanded mosquito -borne disease surveillance services
for the City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito Control Program for the 2004 season and
beyond.
In the years since inception, Colorado Mosquito Control's programs have rapidly developed into
some of the foremost environmentally sensitive and technologically advanced, Integrated
Mosquito Control Programs in the United States. Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc. (CMC) as an
operational large-scale contractor has designed implemented and refined a comprehensive
mosquito control program based on the sound scientific principles of Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) in numerous municipalities across the state. In addition to the operational
objectives of environmentally sound larval and adult mosquito control, CMC has also
successfully implemented public education and informational programs to help residents
discover the importance of effective mosquito control on the public health and quality of life in
their communities. Other important support services such as a wide-ranging informational
website, call notification and shutoff program and implementation of a GIS (Geographic
Information System) that works in conjunction with City and County government GIS systems
have expanded the scope and breadth of the Mosquito Control Program operation.
The following proposal will expand and extend to City of Fort Collins, the same quality
surveillance, control and educational program that CMC has so successfully operated in many
Colorado municipalities in past years. Thank you for the opportunity.
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2. INTEGRATED MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT
To control insect pests during the 1960's and 70's, pest control operators and farmers in both urban and
agricultural environments leaned heavily toward the use of chemical insecticides. Pesticides have resulted
in many astounding successes in controlling human insect -borne diseases, in the dramatic increase in
food production worldwide, and in improving the quality of life for billions of people. However, this heavy
reliance on chemicals has also spurred major concerns about the safety of these chemicals toward man
and the natural environment. These sometimes real and sometimes perceived environmental concerns
have led to a major shift philosophically and practically toward the concept of Integrated Pest Management
(IPM). There are several accepted definitions for IPM; here are two of the best:
Integrated Pest Management:
"A process consisting of the balanced use of cultural, biological, and least toxic
chemical procedures that are environmentally compatible and economically feasible to
reduce pestpopulations to a tolerable level"
"To control insect pests in a safe, efficient, and economic manner while preventing
damage to humans, wildlife and the natural environment"
Developments in mosquito control, over the past three decades, have provided the necessary tools to
allow the implementation of a true Integrated Pest Management plan in the City of Fort Collins
Cooperative Mosquito Control Program. These include; enhanced surveillance techniques, biological
larvicides and control agents, ultra -low volume (ULV) application, geographic information systems utilizing
digital aerial photography, computer database technologies, field control strategies and public education
and informational programs aimed at reducing backyard and agricultural mosquito production. By
combining these tools with historical data derived from the program over the past 17 years, CIVIC will
continue to refine our IPM approach; we call Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM). The IMM
process places an emphasis on survey and mapping utilizing a state-of-the-art GIS (Geographic
Information System), population monitoring and surveillance, and intensive larval mosquito control using
computer technology to target the use of least -toxic, natural biological controls. CIVIC will use chemical
insecticides only when necessary and only as a last resort. The adult mosquito control component will
involve the careful and strategic application of very low -toxicity, rapidly biodegradable, ultra -low -volume
materials only when established nuisance population thresholds are reached.
o All activities and methods performed in the City of Fort Collins Cooperative
Mosquito Control Program are consistent with US EPA, CDC, US Dept. of
Agriculture and AMCA recommendations.
o All pesticides used in the City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito Control
Program will be certified for that use and all applications will be made in
compliance with the specific label.
o In the case of a threatened or actual mosquito -borne disease outbreak, CMC will
redirect surveillance and control operations in a fitting manner, designed to detect
and reduce disease vector Culex larval and adult mosquitoes and will work closely
with local, state and federal public health authorities.
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3. IMM SURVEU& NCE axn MONITORING
Defining the distribution, density, and species makeup of a target mosquito population in relation to at risk
human (and equine) populations is essential to the success of a program that is attempting to control
disease carrying and annoyance mosquitoes. Several tools and techniques exist and will be used within
the City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito Control Program.
CDC Light Trap Network.
A major tool in any mosquito control program is a mosquito trapping devise
called a CDC Light Trap. This trap was developed in the 1960's
and has been the standard tool for monitoring mosquito population
levels, density, and species makeup for almost thirty years. These
specially designed, battery powered light traps baited with CO2
(carbon dioxide), will be routinely operated at fixed data points
throughout the mosquito management area to collect adult
mosquitoes. The blood meal seeking female mosquito follows the
COZ vapor plume produced by the sublimation of the dry -ice into
carbon dioxide gas, as would be produced by the exhaling process
of any free air breathing animal, including humans. Once near the
trap, a small light bulb draws the mosquito closer and a fan then
sucks the mosquito into a collection bag alive.
In addition to the population density trends, (quantitative), our
monitoring traps also give us insight into the efficacy of the
larviciding work, indications of inward migrations from outside of
the control area, and important information about the species
complex present, (qualitative), at any give time. Another important
aspect of the mosquito light trap monitoring function is the
identification of adult mosquitoes which is actually a way of finding
out about potential new larval sources. Without correct
identification, mistakes can be made during treatment. We also use our species determination
information to alert county health officials of the possible disease (Encephalitis) vectors Culex tarsalis and
Culex pipiens. Once the adult mosquitoes are identified, the likely water sources in the vicinity are
mapped and placed on the weekly inspection and treatment list.
Reiter Gravid Trap Network. During the summer of 2003,
CIVIC pioneered the use of Reiter Gravid Traps in Colorado as a
surveillance tool targeted toward Culex pipiens and salinarius
mosquitoes. A new tool in the mosquito/encephalitis surveillance
program, these specially designed, battery powered traps are
designed to attract and capture blood -fed, ovipositing Culex female
mosquitoes only. These are the best mosquitoes for virus testing
because they have already taken a blood -meal and are much more
likely to have virus in them when compared to the general
mosquito population. The trap is not baited with COZ like the CDC
trap but is inverted over a container of liquid material that is
attractive to the ovi-positing female.
Trap maintenance and operation will be the complete responsibility
of CMC. Identification of the trapped mosquitoes will be done the
following day after the mosquitoes are returned to the lab and killed. The trapped mosquitoes will be
counted and identified to the following species Culex tarsalis, Culex pipiens, Culex salinarius,
Aedes/Ochleratattus species and Others. Pools may then be made and sent to the Colorado Dept. of
Public Health for virus testing.
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Identifying and Targeting Culex Mosquitoes. A new training
program has been developed over the past season by CIVIC
management for our field technicians which will allow them to identify, in
the field, 2nd through 4th instar mosquito larvae to Genus. This will allow
CIVIC field techs to differentiate floodwater Genus nuisance mosquitoes
from Culex disease vector mosquitoes. This ability will then allow CIVIC,
over time, to identify and eventually target those sites which regularly or
periodically produce disease vector Culex mosquitoes.
Mosquito -borne Disease Monitoring. CIVIC will communicate
regularly with the Larimer County Health Department, the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment and with the Centers for
Disease Control Ft. Collins for updates on the potential for mosquito -borne disease transmission in our
region. CIVIC, as needed, will send captured mosquito pool samples for virus testing to the Colorado Dept.
of Public Health and Environment or CDC for virus testing.
Weather Monitoring. Climatological data and daily weather conditions are critical factors in the
monitoring and control of mosquitoes. As discussed earlier, rainfall and temperatures play a vital role in
the hatch and development of mosquitoes, and daily wind patterns, precipitation and temperatures have a
great impact on operational activities. For these reasons CIVIC monitors the local weather via Internet for
weather updates, predictions and climatological statistics.
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4. IMM LARVAL MosouiTo CONTROL
The foundation and focus of the City of Fort Collins Cooperative Mosquito Control
Program IMM plan is the environmentally sensitive control of mosquito larvae within the
designated service area. Effective control of larvae will prevent their development into
_ adult mosquitoes, and therefore, reduce the need for adult mosquito control activities.
The key to environmentally oriented larval control is the organization and classification
of active and potential larval development sites.
GIS. Colorado Mosquito
Control uses ArcView
GIS (Geographic
Information System) which combines
highly accurate digital aerial photography,
computerized mapping and a database
called; the Computerized Mosquito
Management System (CMMS). The
CMMS system was designed to optimize
the larval control component of an
integrated pest management program
utilizing both database information and
digital mapping via ArcView GIS.
Survey. CIVIC continuously surveys and
systematically maps all potential mosquito e.
development sites within the service area.
For each mapped site, the acreage is
determined, and a reference number and
habitat type are assigned. The communitys site information is then input into a database to establish one
of two fundamental CMMS files. The second file contains a detailed breeding history for each site. The
historical database includes information on which sites have
actually produced larvae, the time of the season, the frequency of
larval occurrence, and the species found in each site.
I&L (Inspection & Larviciding) Over the initial period of
database development, the site history file is filled with all the
information gathered during routine weekly site inspection of all
sites, and larviciding application services performed. After the
initial development period, using an interaction between the site
information file and the site history file, CIVIC can produce a field
inspection and control strategy for each site within the program
area. The sites are split into two categories; non -breeding and
targeted. The non -breeding sites are considered a low -priority, and
bi-weekly or monthly inspections will maintain the data -base for
these sites. The sites with a history of producing mosquitoes will be
targeted for intensive field inspections and subsequent appropriate
larval control measures.
Just as no one medicine is prescribed for all illnesses, no one
larvicide is suitable for the control of all mosquito species in every
type of habitat. The CMMS system allows CIVIC to do "prescription
larval control' for each individual site. This strategy is based on
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