24-25 Animal Care

The Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive animal care and science class supplies contract for the 2024-2025 academic year. The procurement covers approximately 46 line items across multiple categories including grooming supplies, dog/cat supplies, equipment, medical supplies, animal food, bedding, animal housing, and miscellaneous accessories. Specific deliverables include items such as grooming nooses, hydraulic grooming tables, pet food, hay, pine shavings, heat lamps, disinfectants, and various animal care accessories for educational programs. The bid solicitation requires vendors to submit both electronic (CD/Jump Drive) and printed bid responses, with detailed product specifications and pricing. Bids are due on April 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with the contract period covering orders placed between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Vendors must provide new products and accessories, with prices remaining firm throughout the contract period, and are required to complete multiple certifications including Non-Collusive Bidding Certification and Corporate Resolution.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Participating school districts span Erie, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties, with a minimum order level of $250 and individual orders to be placed by each BOCES and Component School District. Vendors must disclose any personal relationships with district administrators or board members, and failure to complete required documentation may result in bid rejection. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a significant procurement value across multiple educational institutions. The bid allows vendors to offer substitute items and provides flexibility for potential quantity increases throughout the year. Award notifications are scheduled to be posted online and finalized at the June 2024 Board of Education meeting, with successful vendors expected to provide a comprehensive range of animal care supplies for educational science and veterinary-related programs.