HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09092014 - C.109RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Animal Services Department, to execute a
purchase order with MWI Veterinary Supply Co., for veterinary pharmaceutical supplies and chemicals in the
amount of $450,000 for the period of October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2016. (100% County)
FISCAL IMPACT:
30.3% spay fees; 25.5% city fees; 24.15% general fund; 8.9% license sales; 8.15% humane services; and 3% animal
sales.
BACKGROUND:
The Department's in-house medical program requires access to a large variety of pharmaceutical and chemical
supplies for the thousands of animals it cares for each year. Purchasing Department conducted a formal competitive
bid process in 2014 on behalf of the Department and awarded MWI Veterinary Supply Co. the purchase order for FY
2014/2015 and FY 2015/2016.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve this Purchase Order would severely impact the ability of the Department to provide required
medical care for the animals in the County's two shelters.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/09/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Contact: 925-335-8370
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 9, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.109
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Glenn E. Howell, Animal Services Director
Date:September 9, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:MWI Vet Supply Co. Contract
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.