Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Proposals/Bids
Project ID (if applicable): 260161
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Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for pet clinic supplies and related items for Public Health Services and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (260161).
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health Veterinary Public Health Division (VPH) rebid their contract for animal supplies and pharmaceuticals as the existing contract is exhausting its last renewal option. After reviewing the bids received, it was determined that the specifications needed revising to ensure better alignment with VPH needs.
Expected Impact:
VPH anticipates that a new rebid will allow an opportunity to ensure that the full spectrum of needs are met through the future awarded contract.
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