To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Jay Parker, Animal Control Director
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RE: Approval of a purchase order to IDEXX Laboratories for the fiscal year ending 2026, in the amount not to exceed $45,000.00, to provide lab supplies and testing at Genesee County's Animal Control; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from account 2130-430.00-801.004
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
To authorize and approve a Purchase Order to IDEXX Laboratories in the amount of $45,000.00 to remit payment for goods and services during FY25/26.
BACKGROUND:
Genesee County Animal Control provides medical needs to promote a healthy community. IDEXX Laboratories is our current vendor that diagnosis said medical needs by providing in-house testing equipment, supplies and accurate lab results. This aids in early detection and treatment of our animal population. Animal Control also assists with the county's animal cruelty cases, which require confirmation of welfare through additional lab testing.
DISCUSSION:
N/A
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
N/A
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Said expenditure funds are available and can be taken from Animal Control GL# 2130-430.00-801.004.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
N/A
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
N/A
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Genesee County Animal Control strives to provide a safe and healthy community. Early detection and understanding of medical needs aids in the overall health and welfare of Genesee County's animal population.
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Animal Control Director to authorize an expenditure, in the form of a Purchase Order, to IDEXX Laboratories, in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 to be paid from account 2130-430.00-801.004, to purchase in-house medica...
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