HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 23 - Animal SuppliesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 16, 2023
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF ANNUAL SERVICES FOR ANIMAL MEDICATIONS AND
SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of annual services for animal
medications and supplies from Elanco US, Inc. for the Animal Services
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Police Department) for an
annual estimated amount of $40,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for veterinary medical medications and animal care
supplies for shelter animals at Grapevine Animal Services.
This procurement of animal medications and supplies for the shelter
animals will be made as a professional service purchase from Elanco US,
Inc. in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter
B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (4). Additional renewals will be
based on medications and supplies performance of the vendor. The City
has utilized Elanco US Inc. for these services in the past with positive
results. This is the first available renewal.
Staff recommends approval.
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