Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Pharmaceuticals

Pima County, Arizona is seeking qualified contractors to provide pharmaceuticals and medical services for the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB2500010455. The procurement will establish primary and secondary pharmaceutical suppliers for animal medical needs, with a contract duration of one year and potential for four one-year renewals. Specific requirements mandate that all veterinary pharmaceuticals must have a minimum of six months remaining before expiration from the shipping date, and deliveries must be completed by 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. A remote pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with bid submissions originally due on April 10, 2025, but now extended to April 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM MST through Amendment No. 1. Contractors must submit unit pricing through the BidNet solicitation portal and ensure invoices comply with FDA and DEA requirements. The county will utilize a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Amount shared between contractors, with orders placed on an as-needed basis through delivery orders.

The solicitation includes provisions for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification, which may provide a 5% bid preference for qualifying firms. Pima County maintains the right to increase or decrease contract quantities as needed and allows contractors to submit price escalation requests after the initial term, provided they supply appropriate justification for any proposed increases. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract is structured to accommodate multiple suppliers through primary and secondary contractor designations. The procurement does not appear to have strict set-aside restrictions beyond the potential SBE preference, allowing broad participation from pharmaceutical suppliers capable of meeting the specified requirements. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the Not-to-Exceed Amount suggests the county has allocated funding for ongoing pharmaceutical procurement to support the animal care center's medical needs. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to meet the stringent delivery and pharmaceutical quality standards outlined in the solicitation.