1. Requesting approval of the GeneXpert award from the Water Environment Federation in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  The award is non-monetary and includes equipment and supplies for the Public Health Laboratory to support rapid, on-site detection of viruses in wastewater samples.  
2. Requesting approval to authorize Veronica Cuate, Laboratory Manager, as the main point of contact and to sign the shipping document.  

02/18/2025 - AI-98357 - Approval to submit application 
The Water Environment Federation, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has awarded our Public Health Laboratory the GeneXpert Automated PCR System to support rapid, on-site detection of viruses in wastewater samples. This system enables near real-time surveillance of key respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A & B, and RSV, enhancing our ability to monitor community health trends. The award includes the GeneXpert device, all necessary reagents, and 200 respiratory test cartridges, supporting testing 3 to 4 times per week for approximately one year. This powerful tool will strengthen our public health response by enabling timely prevention and response efforts within the community.