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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Dan Powell, Zoo Manager
Gio Santana, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
DATE: 2/17/2023
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the acceptance of bid pricing for the purchase of Radiograph equipment for the Phillips Park Zoo from MinXray in the amount of $50,408.
PURPOSE:
A resolution authorizing the execution of the purchase in the amount of $50,408 for Radiograph (Xray) equipment from MinXray, for the care of animals at the Phillips Park Zoo
BACKGROUND:
Currently, the Phillip's Park Zoo utilizes radiograph services from the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching College or transports zoo animals to the appropriate Veterinary Hospitals which has resulted in increased costs for transport/contracting out of these services.
Zoo staff determined that the purchase of it's own radiograph equipment would result in more timely care to the animals in residence at the Zoo. In 2022 a decision package was approved to begin the process for purchase of the equipment.
Zoo staff consulted with the Zoo's Veterinarian, who also consulted with other veterinarians who routinely perform remote Radiographs on large animals. The consensus of these professionals was that the Enduras Wireless X-Ray system (brochures attached) is a suitable and reliable equipment set for use in the Phillips Park Zoo, providing appropriate flexibility to allow it to work for small animals, while in a clinic setting, but also be transportable and sufficiently rugged to allow for radiographs in the field.
With the help of purchasing staff, a Bid 23-05 (Phillip's Park Zoo Radiograph Equipment) was advertised and resulted in the receipt of three bids.
DISCUSSION:
Of the three bids received, MinXray Inc, of Northbrook, Illinois, submitted the lowest bid for the equipment requested (bid tabulation attached).
Funds for this purchase are budgeted in 2023 and allocated in account 101-4441-451.63-99.
Local vendor preference is applicable for Bid 23-05 but w...
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