SUBJECT
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Consideration to renew contract FY24-017 to MWI Animal Health Information, Boise, Indiana, in an annual amount not to exceed $350,000.00 for a total contract value of $1,750,000.00 for the purchase of pharmaceutical & medical supplies, for the Laredo Public Health - Animal Care Services. The term of this contract is for one (1) year, this is the first of three, one-year extension periods. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Animal Care Services.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On January 22, 2024, Council approved Motion 24-0104.
BACKGROUND
The city went out on Formal Bid solicitations through Cit-E-Bid for the purchase of pharmaceutical & medical supplies, for the Laredo Animal Care Services. MWI Animal Health Information was awarded this contract. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution, the contract may be extended for three (3), one (1) year extension periods.
This is the Extension 1 of 3. All items will be purchased on as needed basis.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 7.2: Protect the community from environmental and public health hazards.
* Policy 7.2.5: Strengthen animal control and zoonotic disease prevention efforts to safeguard public health and safety.
* Policy 7.2.8: Support programs that prevent the spread of communicable and zoonotic diseases through vaccination, treatment, and responsible animal population management.
* Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and operations.
* Policy 7.5.1: Ensure public health programs are adequately resourced and operationally sustainable to respond to community needs.
Summary of alignment: This action aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting the operational capacity of the Animal Care Services Division through the continued procurement of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies necessary for animal treatment, vacc...
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