Award
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food AS22-96
Lab Services for Equine Testing
Recipient
The Industrial Laboratories Company
Award Amount
$500.00
Ceiling
$500.00
Awarded
March 24, 2022
Identifier
AS22-96
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, through the Utah Division of Purchasing, awarded a five-year contract to The Industrial Laboratories Company for lab testing services on blood, hair, and urine samples collected from racehorses to ensure fair racing and safeguard health and welfare in Utah. The contract includes testing to verify compliance with ARCI rules and race standards, with notable requirements such as adherence to Utah procurement codes, submission of samples if requested, and compliance with specific certifications. The awarded vendor was selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an obligated amount of $500. The contract supports testing for equine health, race qualification, and industry integrity, with potential modifications to incorporate new technology and possible additional funding from legislative appropriations.
Description
Contract awarded to The Industrial Laboratories Company to provide lab testing on blood, hair, and urine collected from racehorses to ensure fair and equitable racing in Utah and safeguard health and welfare of horses, jockeys, and personnel. The contract is for five years and was awarded through Invitation for Bid #AS22-96 by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.