To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Jay Parker, Director Animal Care
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RE: Approval of a purchase order to Zoetis for the fiscal year ending 2027, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, to provide for necessary vaccines at Genesee County's Animal Care; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from account 2130-430.00-773.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
To authorize and approve a Purchase Order request to Zoetis in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 to remit during FY26/27 to purchase necessary vaccines and other medical supplies.
BACKGROUND:
Zoetis is the current vendor that provides Animal Care with vaccines and other medical supplies at low cost shelter discounted pricing. Animal Care provides Distemper (DHLPP/DHPP), Bordetella, Rabies, Feline RCP vaccinations, Heartworm/FELV FIV testing to all dogs and cats during intakes. As the population we serve are considered stray animals, no known medical knowledge is available upon intake. Therefore, Animal Care provides necessary preventative vaccinations to ensure positive outcomes for our adoptable, rescue, fostered and shelter to shelter transferred animals. Animal Care also vaccinates animals in our TNR (Trap,Neuter and Release) program for community feral cats. Annually we also provide public shot clinics to aid in the health and welfare of owned animals.
DISCUSSION:
Animal Care intakes over 4000 stray running at large animals annually, services community feral cats, and aids in vaccinating owned animals through our community based free shot clinics. This assists in the overall health and welfare of the County’s ever-growing animal population. Zoetis is Animal Care’s existing vendor that supplies these needs to meet the preventative care required. To aid in the fight against infectious diseases, Animal Care makes available better health extending Zoetis’ low costs to the community we serve. As costs arise and our community outreach has gro...
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