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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />NOVEMBER 15, 2016 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AWARD TO <br />MIDWAY CITY FEED CO. FOR <br />ZOO ANIMAL FOOD <br />(SPEC 16-119) <br />(STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2, 2) <br />CITY MANAG <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ <br />As Amended <br />❑ <br />Ordinance on 18' Reading <br />❑ <br />Ordinance on 2n® Reading <br />❑ <br />Implementing Resolution <br />❑ <br />Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Award a contract to Midway City Feed Co. for the purchase of zoo animal food for the term <br />beginning December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2017, in an amount not to exceed $35,000, <br />with provision for four, one-year renewals exercisable by the City Manager, subject to non - <br />substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park maintains an average of 250 animals, including birds, <br />monkeys, a camel, and other exotic species with specific dietary needs. The superior health, <br />husbandry, and welfare of the animals cared for in the zoo, is paramount. This is accomplished <br />under the guidance of the professional animal care staff where diets are prepared and <br />administered daily. The contract for animal food is designed to provide quality products at <br />significant savings based on quantity pricing. <br />The notice inviting bids was advertised on September 29, 2016 and offers were solicited. A <br />summary of the bids and offers received is as follows: <br />8 Vendors were notified <br />3 Vendors downloaded the bid <br />0 Bids received from a Santa Ana vendor <br />1 Bids received <br />Bids were opened on October 10, 2016, and evaluated. The bid received from Midway City Feed <br />Co. is responsive to the specifications and meets the City's requirements. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #2 - Youth, Education, Recreation; <br />Objective #2, (Expand youth programming); Strategy E (partner with outside agencies and <br />secure funding to rehabilitate zoo exhibits and expand the Santa Ana Zoo). <br />2213-1 <br />