Veterinary Drugs and Supplies

Pinellas County Animal Services is soliciting bids under ITB 26-0718-ITB for a supply agreement to provide veterinary drugs, medical supplies, and animal healthcare products. The contract aims to ensure the continuous and cost-effective availability of essential items, including vaccines, syringes, sutures, anesthetic drugs, and PPE, to support an open-admission shelter that impounds over 10,000 animals annually. The agreement is for an initial term of 36 months, with an option for one additional 24-month extension. Supplies are to be provided on an as and when required basis and delivered FOB Destination within Pinellas County, with a maximum shipping time of two days from the receipt of an order. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. To qualify, vendors must demonstrate the successful completion of at least three contracts of similar size and scope within the last seven years and provide four professional references. Bidders must submit their pricing via the OpenGov portal, with the option to provide the cheapest generic alternatives where acceptable. Awardees are required to sign several affidavits, including the Human Trafficking Affidavit, the Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit, and the Common Carrier Attestation. MSRP pricing may be adjusted annually starting 12 months after the award date, provided the contractor submits a request 90 to 120 days prior to the anniversary date.