From
Lily Yap, Animal Services Manager
Title
Price agreement for SNAP Heartworm, SNAP Parvo, SNAP FeLV, and SNAP Feline Triple tests for testing animal shelter animals from sole source provider IDEXX Laboratories (up to $16,470 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $65,880 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
James R. Cummings, Environmental Services Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
IDEXX SNAP tests are used to screen shelter animals for specific diseases such as Dirofilaria immitis (heartworms), Parvovirus, Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus to increase the shelter’s live release rate. IDEXX SNAP tests are more sensitive and specific in detecting disease antigens and are less likely to produce false negatives. Numerous scientific publications have concluded the same results making IDEXX the leading company for small animal in-house diagnostics. In 2014, IDEXX went to a direct purchasing program and will give municipal animal shelters a price freeze for when entering into a multi-year price agreement.
IDEXX Laboratories is a sole supplier of SNAP tests (parvo, heartworm, feline triple, feline combo) as no other vendor is capable of providing these products. Local government Code 252 provides an exemption from the competitive bid process when an item or service is available from only one source.
Financial Consideration
Funds are available in FY 2019/2020 General Fund Animal Services 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...
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