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Requesting acceptance of a gift of $88,140 with no new match required, from Ginkgo Bioworks to supply and process COVID 19 PCR tests for schools and other essential city personnel.
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To the Honorable City Council:
I respectfully request that your Honorable City Council accept a gift of Covid 19 PRC tests from Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc to the HHS Department, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. The purpose of this grant is to provide Covid 19 PRC tests kits for staff baseline testing to re-open schools. The estimated value of the gift is $88,140.
My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank your for your consideration of this item.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor