The Village nursing staff has historically provided influenza vaccinations to the community.  These vaccinations have to be pre-ordered per the manufacturers 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.  

We have ordered 400 doses of Fluzone Quadrivalent Influenza Virus Vaccine at $15.13 per dose, 400 doses of Fluarix Quadrivalent Influenza Virus Vaccine at $15.30 per dose, and 10 doses of FluMist Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine Live, Intranasal Spray at $22.95 per dose, and 10 doses of Fluzone Quadrivalent Influenza Virus Vaccine (single-dose vials) at $15.88 per dose, from FFF Enterprises, Inc. for a total of $13,176. 

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 for the purchase of 820 doses of influenza vaccine from FFF Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $13,176 as bid through the Illinois Public Health Association Consortium.  Funds are available in account number 101-4502-523-33.10, Project Number WE9702.