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Title
Price agreement for veterinary services from Animal Health Care Center (up to $35,000 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four, one-year periods totaling $175,000 if all extension are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute up to four (4) one-year renewals with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal terrms
Presenter
Bryce Davis, Purchasing Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie Animal Services utilizes outside veterinary services for examinations, vaccinations, injections, x-rays, and medications for illnesses such as kennel cough, parasitic intestinal infestation, coccidia, etc. By improving the overall health of the animal community in our shelter, we are better serving the needs of our customers who are either picking up their own animal after impoundment or adopting one of population.
The City’s Police and Fire K9 units will also utilize this agreement to provide food, examinations, vaccinations, injections and medications, as well as emergency care for the seven (7) canines belonging to the city. (six for PD & one for Fire)
Notice of bid #19094 was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and Bid Sync; it was distributed to 13 vendors. There were five Grand Prairie vendors available for this commodity, one submitting a bid. Two bids were received as shown on the attached exhibit.
The award was based on best value criteria set up in the specification, including price, qualifications, past relationship with the city and other municipalities, and if they were local.
Animal Health Care Center meets specifications and is recommended for award.
Financial Consideration
Funds are available in various departments operating budgets and will be charged accordingly on orders through the end of...
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