Formal Bids Received May 2, 2019 for S77-S28888 - Approve an award to Intervet, Inc. dba Merck Animal Health in the amount not to exceed $292,500.00 for pet microchip supplies for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Intervet, Inc. dba Merck Animal Health on its low bid meeting specifications in the amount not to exceed $292,500.00 for pet microchip supplies for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department. It is further requested that authorization be given to make purchases, as needed, for a thirty-six (36) month period with two one-year options. This award consists of approximately 3,000 pre-registered microchip supplies used for animal tagging and tracking. The microchips shall contain anti-migration technology and have a frequency range of 125 - 135 Kilohertz. The microchips will be used in both the adoptions and retail services at BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Seven prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD's e-bidding website and seven bids were received as outlined below.
Intervet, Inc. dba Merck Animal Health: Award on its low bid meeting specifications for Group I, Item No. 1 (pet microchip supplies) in the amount not exceed $292,500.00.
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Company
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Total Amount
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1.
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Pethealth Services (USA), Inc.
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$ 9,540.00
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(Did Not Meet Specifications)
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2.
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American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery Corp. dba AKC Reunite
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$ 273,000.00
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(Did Not Meet Specifications)
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Kinetic Motorwerks, LLC
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$ 280,908.00
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(Did Not Meet Specifications)
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4.
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The Pathlight Company
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$ 289,350.00
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(Did Not Meet Specifications)
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5.
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Intervet, Inc. dba Merck Animal Health
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$ 292,500.00
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6.
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The Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc.
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$ 306,000.00
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Datamars, Inc.
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$ 337,500.00
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MWBE Participation:
Zero percentage goal-document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed award requires compliance with the City's 'Hire Houston First' (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, Intervet, Inc. dba Merck Animal Health does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY20 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Department Approval Authority
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY20
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Out Years
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Total
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Administration and Regulatory Affairs
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$ 58,500.00
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$ 234,000.00
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$292,500.00
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