Title
Medical Supplies for Animal Care and Control
Action
Action:
A. Award a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder MWI Veterinary Supply for the purchase of medical supplies for one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to four, one year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Kerr Putney, Police
Charles Bannerman, Police
Explanation
§ A variety of medical supplies are needed for the Animal Care and Control Division of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to treat animals for injuries, illness, and to maintain the health of animals in their care for court cases, rabies, quarantines, reclaims, and adoptions.
§ On July 14, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received from interested providers. MWI Veterinary Supply was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ MWI Veterinary Supply will be paid the unit prices set forth in the contract.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $70,000 per year.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no opportunities ( Part B: Section 2.3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Police Operating Budget