HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 29 - Veterinary Medical EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
SUBJECT: INFORMAL REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR VETERINARY MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal request for
quote for veterinary medical equipment from Butler Animal Health
Company for the Animal Services Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Animal Services) for an amount
not to exceed $46,108.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for veterinary equipment required to provide on -site
veterinary medical surgery, care, and services by a veterinarian to the
animals in the animal shelter. The equipment includes anesthesia
machines, oxygen concentrators, vital and surgical monitors, dental
imaging equipment, autoclave and tool cleaning machine, a centrifuge,
pulse ox monitors, table warmers, and a microscope.
Quotes were taken in accordance with City Purchasing Policy. Formal bids
and advertisements are not required for purchases under $50,000. Three
vendors submitted quotations. Butler Animal Health Company submitted
the lowest responsive and responsible quote meeting specifications.
Butler Animal Health Company $46,108.
Patterson Vet $51,145.
Amerisource Bergen $56,473.
Staff recommends approval
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