El Paso Ionwave #2027-0198

Veterinary reference laboratory diagnostic services for the City of El Paso Zoo

The City of El Paso is seeking as-needed veterinary reference laboratory testing for its Zoo. - Buyer: City of El Paso, Texas — Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department, primarily supporting the Zoo. - Scope: One award will cover the requested veterinary diagnostic services. No OEMs, manufacturers, or preferred vendors are named. - Routine small-animal CBC/chemistry panel, including SDMA and the listed protein, metabolic, electrolyte, and lipid tests. - Large-animal CBC/chemistry panel, including the listed protein, metabolic, electrolyte, and lipid tests. - Complete urinalysis; cytology with a microscopic description and three slides; and aerobic culture and sensitivity. - Fecal enteric pathogen culture for Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter. - Avian CBC/chemistry panel and bile-acid testing; reptile CBC/chemistry panel; and urine cortisol/creatinine ratio. - Quantities and part numbers: None are specified; testing is ordered as needed. - Notable requirements: Bidders must price every listed service. Shipping, freight, and handling are reimbursed at documented actual net cost. - Value and term: Estimated annual budget is $60,000. The initial term is three years, with up to two additional years at the same unit prices.

Description

The City of El Paso is soliciting bids for Veterinary Reference Laboratory Diagnostics and Testing, primarily for the Zoo. Services include laboratory testing such as animal CBC/chemistry panels, urinalysis, cytology, cultures, and other listed tests. One award will be made for all items, and bidders must bid on all items to avoid being deemed non-responsive. The bid form lists an estimated annual budget of $60,000 and provides for a possible two-year extension at the same unit prices.

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