From
Lily Yap, Animal Services Manager
Title
Price agreement for animal vaccines and medical supplies for the animal shelter and spay/neuter clinic from Butler Animal dba Covetrus in the amount of $250,000 annually, for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $1,250,000 if all extensions are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options 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 terms
Presenter
Lily Yap, Animal Services Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Prairie Paws Adoption Center completed Phase 1 of the expansion in March 2019 and fully expanded the animal population to the new areas by the following June. Comparing from June FY16 on (prior to construction), this resulted in an average onsite population increase of 56.6%. This has a particularly positive impact on our city shelter's live release rate due to the addition of over 60 kennels specified for medical isolation, allowing us to save more animals with treatable diseases than ever before. In addition to facilitating the care for our onsite population, this contract supports our adoption and foster programs. The number of foster animals has increased almost 50% and the number of spay/neuter surgeries performed at PPAC has increased over 70% (comparing FY19 to FY16). The price agreement with Butler Animal dba Covetrus will be utilized to purchase supplies needed for spay/neuter surgeries, shelter vaccinations, medications and ongoing expendable supplies to support the growth of our operations.
Notice of bid #20069 was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and Bid Sync. There were no Grand Prairie vendors available for this commodity. Three (3) bids were received as shown on attachment A.
The low bid, Butler Animal dba Covetrus, meets specifications and is recommended for award.
Financial Consideration
Funds are available in FY 2019/2020 budget 301110 - 60235 for veterinarian supplies and will be charged accordingly on orders through the end of the current fiscal year. Funding for future fiscal years will be paid from that year’s approved budgets.