El Paso Ionwave #2027-0043 Addendum 1

Veterinary Reference Laboratory Diagnostics and Testing for the City of El Paso Zoo

The City of El Paso is seeking veterinary reference laboratory testing services for its Zoo, with an estimated annual budget of $60,000. - Buyer: City of El Paso Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department, for the City Zoo. - Services requested: Ten types of veterinary diagnostics, including small-animal, large-animal, avian, and reptile CBC/chemistry panels; complete urinalysis; cytology; aerobic culture and sensitivity; fecal pathogen culture; avian bile acids; and urine cortisol/creatinine ratio testing. - Panel requirements specify minimum analytes; the cytology service includes a microscopic description based on three slides. Fecal culture includes Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter. - Quantities and manufacturers: No quantities, part numbers, specific OEMs, or required brands are identified. Bidders must identify the applicable manufacturer or brand when providing pricing. - Award and pricing: One award is intended to cover all listed services; bidders must price every item. Pricing may be submitted as a net price, discount, or markup factor. Shipping, freight, and handling are charged separately at the contractor’s actual net cost with supporting documentation. - Budget and term: Estimated annual budget is $60,000. The contract has a three-year initial term and may be extended for two additional years at the same unit prices; services are ordered as needed. - Named plan holders/vendors (not awardees): Allometrics Inc.; AmTab Manufacturing Corporation; Antech Diagnostics; APFELBAUM INDUSTRIAL, INC.; Axiscore, LLC; Beck Total Office Interiors; Border Tire; Campbell Pet Company; Collier Global Consulting Services, LLC; Construction Reporter; DiaMedical USA Equipment LLC; Friant and Associates; GOOGOZ.COM, INC.; HERCLA LLC; IDEXX Distribution Inc.; MTS CONTRACTOR INC.; Otto Environmental; Phillips Exotic Aquatics LLC; Phoenix General Contractors, LLC; and Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Co. - OEMs: No specific OEM is named in the solicitation materials.

Description

The City of El Paso is soliciting bids for veterinary reference laboratory services, primarily for the Zoo. Services include laboratory diagnostics and testing, with sample tests covering small and large animal, avian, and reptile panels, urinalysis, cytology, cultures, and other listed tests. The award will be made to one successful bidder for all items, and the bid form lists an estimated annual budget of $60,000. The contract may be extended for two additional years at the same unit prices.

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