From
Danielle Tate, Animal Services Manager
Title
Price agreement for SNAP Heartworm, SNAP Parvo, SNAP FeLV, and SNAP Feline Triple tests for testing animal shelter animals from IDEXX (up to $16,470 annually) for one year with the option to renew for three 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
Danielle Tate, Animal Services Manager
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 a period of 4 years. The contract was executed by City Manager’s office on December 30, 2014, before realizing the cumulative value exceeded $50,000.
Financial Consideration
Funds are available in FY 2015/2016 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’s approved budget.