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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />JUNE 16, 2015 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AWARD TO <br />SWIFT PRODUCE INC. FOR <br />ZOO COMMISSARY PRODUCE <br />(SPEC. NO. 15 -042) <br />{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2,2) <br />CITY MANAG <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordlnance on 1 `' Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2od Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Award a contract to Swift Produce Inc. for the purchase of zoo commissary produce for a one - <br />year period expiring June 30, 2016, in an annual amount not to exceed $35,000, with provision <br />for four, one -year renewals exercisable by the City Manager, subject to non - substantive changes <br />approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park is one of 222 accredited members of the Association of <br />Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Only the very best organizations meet AZA's high standards for <br />animal care, education, conservation, and visitor experiences. Membership in AZA allows the <br />Zoo to display exotic animals and participate in collaborative animal conservation programs not <br />otherwise possible due to governmental regulations, availability, or prohibitive cost. <br />The superior health, husbandry, and welfare of the animals cared for in AZA- accredited zoos and <br />aquariums, is paramount. The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park is required by both the United <br />States Department of Agriculture and AZA to provide a comprehensive nutrition program meeting <br />the needs of the approximately 250 animals living at the park. Under the guidance of the <br />professional animal care staff, diets are prepared daily with fresh produce being a key ingredient. <br />Providing a variety of fresh produce delivered several times a week, aides in the care and feeding <br />of the Zoo animals. <br />The notice inviting bids was advertised on May 19, 2015 and offers were solicited. A summary of <br />the bids and offers received is as follows: <br />4 Vendors were notified <br />4 Vendors downloaded the bid <br />0 Proposals received from Santa Ana vendors <br />2 Proposals received <br />Bids were received and opened on June 4, 2015. The bid received from Swift Produce Inc. is <br />responsive to the specifications and meets the City's requirements. <br />2213-1 <br />