Subject: S21-S25317 - Approve the sole source purchase of Snap test kits in an amount not to exceed $700,375.00 for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department and the City Purchasing Agent recommend that City Council approve the sole source purchase from IDEXX Distribution, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $700,375.00 of Snap test kits for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department. It is further requested that authorization be given to make purchases, as needed, for a 36-month period with two one-year options.
This award consists of approximately 1,000 boxes of FELY-FIV Leukemia test kits (30 tests per box); 1,800 boxes of heartworm canine test kits (30 test per box) and 1,020 boxes of canine parvo virus test kits (5 tests per box). The tests will be used by BARC to perform tests on animals and determine the presence of viruses which cause infections and to prevent outbreaks citywide.
IDEXX Distribution, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the FELY-FIV Leukemia test kits, heartworm canine test kits and canine parvo virus test kits and has no authorized dealers/distributors.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (7) (A) “a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including: items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies” of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements.
Hire Houston First
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a sole source contractor for this purchase.
Attachment: MWBE Zero Percentage Goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY16
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Out Years
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Total
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Administration and Regulatory Affairs
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$ 140,075.00
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$ 560,300.00
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$ 700,375.00
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Calvin D. Wells, City Purchasing Agent Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division