Veterinary Medicines and Supplies

Oakland County Purchasing Division is seeking vendors for a comprehensive veterinary medicines and supplies contract on behalf of the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center. The procurement opportunity involves supplying a wide range of veterinary-related items, including 45 specific products such as pharmaceuticals (Atropine, Doxycycline, Fluoxetine, Trazodone), medical supplies, surgical instruments, diagnostic kits, and animal care products. The contract will be executed on an "as needed" basis with no minimum order quantities, supporting the shelter's annual intake of approximately 10,000 dogs and cats. The solicitation is structured as a 3-year contract with optional 2 one-year extensions, potentially totaling 5 years. Proposal evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated as follows: Price (40 points), Availability of Items and Brands (30 points), Customer Service Responsiveness (10 points), Delivery and Lead Time (10 points), and Access to Discount Programs (10 points). Key dates include bidder questions due by 02/14/25 and proposals due by 02/28/25 at 2:00 PM EST.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendor qualifications include maintaining readily available items for shipping, providing lead times and delivery timeframes, offering percentage discounts, supplying references, and maintaining a comprehensive list of available medicines and supplies. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract's scope suggests a potentially significant annual expenditure given the shelter's size and veterinary service requirements. The solicitation includes comprehensive terms and conditions, emphasizing vendor compliance with federal, state, and local laws, mandatory provision of Materials Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials, and adherence to non-discrimination policies. Vendors must be prepared to invoice with detailed documentation, including Purchase Order numbers, delivery dates, itemized lists of deliverables, and appropriate tax identification information. The county is tax-exempt and seeks a vendor capable of efficiently providing veterinary medicines and supplies with competitive pricing and responsive customer service.