Veterinary Medical Supplies, Equipment and Pharmaceuticals

The City of Seattle is seeking bids from qualified vendors to supply veterinary medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to support the Seattle Animal Shelter's operations. The contract will be for five years, with one two-year extension allowed at the option of the City. The City intends to award a pool of eligible, qualified, and competitive contracts for these supplies. The average annual spend for these supplies over the last few years has been $110,000. • The vendor shall supply, sell, transport, and deliver veterinary medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to the Seattle Animal Shelter on an ongoing and as-needed basis. • The vendor must provide a telephone service or "order desk" to receive calls from City departments for advice or assistance, recommendations on products, parts, and repairs, and for receiving and processing phone orders. • The vendor must provide a delivery service for routine orders and pick up or deliver products to the City location specified. • The vendor must provide online ordering system and overnight delivery services for urgent requests, although these are preferred and not mandatory. • The vendor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and City policies, including those related to environmental sustainability, labor standards, and business licensing.