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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL

Meeting Date: 8/12/2025
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Item Creation Date: 6/16/2025

ITB-2025-0036 – Pet Food Supplies (SanTena USA LLC) – Motion

Agenda Item#: 21.


 
                               
Summary:

SANTENA USA LLC for Supply of Dry and Wet Pet Food for Animals for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - $789,753.96 - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - BARC Special Revenue Fund

Background:

Formal Bids Received May 8, 2025, for ITB-2025-0036 – Approve an award to SanTena USA LLC in an amount not to exceed $789,753.96 for the supply of dry and wet pet food for animals 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 SanTena USA LLC on its low bid in an amount not to exceed $789,753.96 for the supply of dry and wet pet food for animals located at the  BARC animal shelter. It is further requested that authorization be given to make purchase(s), as needed, for a three (3) year period, with two (2) one-year options.

 

This award will provide pet food for animals housed at the BARC animal shelter, including adult dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, and animals with special dietary requirements. The goal is to ensure proper nutrition, consistent feeding schedules, and the overall health and well-being of the animals in the City's care.

 

This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws and seven (7) bids were received as outlined below.

 

Company Name

Amount

1. Midwest Veterinary Supply

$171,360.96 – Incomplete Bid

2. SanTena USA LLC

$789,753.96

3. Royal Canin US

$1,143,856.60

4. Zumo Industries, DBA Zumo Corp.

$1,574,033.16

5. Eribon, Inc.

$2,178,486.64

6. Truly Safe

$4,416,100.00

7. Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc.

$30,760,167.20

 

MWBE Participation:

Zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.

 

Fiscal Note:

Funding for this item will be included in the FY26 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.

 

 

 

 

Jedediah Greenfield

Chief Procurement Officer

 

Department Approval Authority

       
 
 

Estimated Spending Authority:

Department

FY2026

Out Years

Total

 

Administration & Regulatory Affairs

$143,449.60

   $646,304.36

$789,753.96

 


 

 

 

 


Amount and Source of Funding:

$789,753.96

BARC Special Revenue

Fund No.: (2427)

Contact Information:

Name

Dept/Division

Phone No.:

Patricia Guerrero, Procurement Specialist

Finance/SPD

(832) 393-6697

Lena Farris, Division Manager

Finance/SPD

(832) 393-8729

Candice Gambrell, Assistant Director

Finance/SPD

(832) 393-9129

Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer

Finance/SPD

(832) 393-9126


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