BACKGROUND

The Village nursing staff has historically provided influenza vaccinations to the community.  These vaccinations have to be pre-ordered per the manufacturer's restrictions.  The Village is a member of the Illinois Public Health Association Consortium, which conducts a bid process to obtain the lowest price for influenza vaccine for its members.  

Health Services has ordered 400 doses of Fluzone Quadrivalent Influenza Virus Vaccine at $15.13 per dose, 450 doses of Fluarix Quadrivalent Influenza Virus Vaccine at $15.15 per dose, and 10 doses of FluMist Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine Live, Intranasal Spray at $21.95 per dose from FFF Enterprises, Inc. for a total of $13,674. 

The Village is compensated for this expense, as fees of $25 per dose are charged for influenza vaccine.

RECOMMENDATION

It is requested that the Board waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of 860 doses of influenza vaccine from FFF Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $13,674 as bid through the Illinois Public Health Association Consortium.