Scope of Work - Veterinary Supplies & Services
DENTON ANIMAL SERVICES
3717 N. ELM STREET
DENTON, TEXAS 76207
VETERINARY SUPPLIES & SERVICES
SCOPE OF WORK
DATE PREPARED: JULY 5, 2024
PREPARED BY: MONICA BENAVIDES
Name of Project: Veterinary Supplies & Services
1.0 Introduction/Background
The Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center, located at 3717 N. Elm St, Denton, provides temporary shelter, medical care, and rehoming services for homeless, abandoned, and lost
animals while promoting public health and safety by controlling the stray animal population and preventing the spread of diseases. The shelter includes a clinic and surgery suite where
contracted veterinary staff conduct initial and ongoing health examinations, administer vaccinations, perform spay/neuter surgeries, and oversee diagnostic services, such as laboratory
tests and imaging, and provide emergency medical care. In FY 2022-2023, animal intakes surpassed 5,000 animals.
Previous spending includes:
FY 2023 - 2024
$27,946.31 (YTD)
FY 2022 - 2023
$34, 277.44
FY 2021 - 2022
$33,439.19
2.0 Objectives
Denton Animal Services is seeking a qualified supplier to provide a comprehensive RFP (request for proposals) of veterinary supplies and diagnostic tests to support the health and well-being
of the animals under our care. Testing materials included in this scope are required to perform each analysis, in-house. Additionally, specimens are collected and shipped for analysis
for animal health monitoring.
3.0 Scope of Work
The selected vendor will be responsible for providing a proposal that meets the City’s needs and requirements. The following list represents a generalized list of items needed:
SNAP (Infectious Disease) Tests
SNAP FIV/FeLV Combo Test
SNAP Parvo Test
SNAP Heartworm RT Test
SNAP Giardia Test
SNAP Feline Triple Test
Testing Supplies
Red-Top Tube (RTT)—4 mL, Clot Activator
Serum Separator Tube (SST)—4 mL GTT with Gel
White Top Tube - 6 mL, Plastic
Lavender-Top Tube (LTT)—6 mL, EDTA
Fecal Specimen Collection Container—30 mL
PCR Swab (2/Pouch)
Microscope Slide (Frosted)
PCR Tests
Diarrhea RealPCR™ Panel (Comprehensive) with Fecal Dx® Profile—Feline
Ringworm (Dermatophyte) RealPCR™ Panel
Distemper Virus (CDV) Quant RealPCR™ Test—Canine
Respiratory Disease (CRD) RealPCR™ Panel (Comprehensive)—Canine
Diarrhea RealPCR™ Panel (Comprehensive)—Canine
Miscellaneous Analyses
Total Health Profile
Senior Profile
Free T4 Add-on—Canine/Feline
CBC Blood Film Evaluation
Fecal Ova and Parasites
Priority Biopsy
Standard Biopsy
4.0 Vendor Requirements
Delivery of supplies is to be made within 7 calendar days after the order is placed (either verbally or in writing).
Orders must be shipped complete unless arrangements for partial shipments are made in advance.
All supplies must be delivered to the Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center at 3717 N. Elm Street, Denton, TX 76207.
The vendor will assist with troubleshooting, supply orders, and invoice management as needed by Denton Animal Services.
All SNAP tests must be compatible with the SNAP Pro Analyzer machine.
5.0 Evaluation Criteria
Project Schedule: Scoring for schedule will be based on lead times for receiving test results as well as testing supplies delivery time.
Price: The vendor’s proposal must specify the proposed pricing structure. Pricing structure should include unit pricing, quantity price breaks, pricing breaks for supplies bought as
combination packs or sets, and projection of expected pricing increases for the life of the contract.
Specifications: Vendor will be evaluated on the ability to meet or exceed Owner's expectations and the characteristics of the product or service that bear on its ability to meet the
stated/implied needs.
Probable Performance: past vendor performance, financial resources and ability to perform,
experience or demonstrated capability and responsibility, references, and the vendor's ability to provide reliable maintenance agreements and support.