Cattle Trichomoniasis Ear Tags

The State of Utah, through the Division of Purchasing and the Department of Agriculture and Food, issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Cattle Trichomoniasis Ear Tags under solicitation CH17019. The procurement seeks to establish a five-year contract for approximately 20,000 cattle ear tags and buttons annually, specifically for tracking purposes in compliance with the Utah Trichomoniasis Rule R58-21. The ear tags will be used by certified veterinarians to track cattle with trichomoniasis, with the primary objective of monitoring and managing potential disease spread within the state's cattle population. Bidders were required to submit electronic bids through SciQuest, provide point-by-point responses to mandatory minimum requirements, and include detailed vendor information such as legal company name and tax identification number. The bid was opened on 4/20/2017 and closed on 4/28/2017, with evaluation criteria focusing on lowest cost, responsiveness, and vendor responsibility. Bidders were also mandated to confirm no outstanding tax liens in Utah and not be currently debarred or suspended by any governmental agency.

The solicitation did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. ALLFLEX USA was ultimately awarded the contract as the lowest cost, responsible, and responsive bidder. While specific budget ranges were not detailed in the provided documentation, the annual procurement volume of 20,000 ear tags suggests a moderate-value contract. The procurement included attachments for Terms and Conditions, Scope of Work, Cost Bid Form, and a Claim of Business Confidentiality Form, indicating a comprehensive and structured bidding process. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. The five-year contract duration suggests a strategic, long-term approach to managing cattle trichomoniasis tracking in Utah, with a focus on standardized identification and monitoring of potentially infected cattle.