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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />JULY 7, 2008 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR <br />ANIMAL FOOD <br />(SPEC. NO. 07-058) <br />~171~ <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 1S` Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Renew the contract with Midway City Feed Company for animal food for a one- <br />year period in an annual amount not to exceed $31,200. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park houses 232 animals in its collection. <br />Each of the 74 different species has special dietary needs. Animal food <br />required includes alfalfa, bale mix, bird food, monkey food, and additional <br />items for the various animals. The contract for animal food is designed to <br />provide quality products at significant savings based on quantity pricing. <br />On July 16, 2007, the City Council awarded a contract to Midway City Feed <br />Company for a one-year period with provision for three, one-year renewals. <br />The vendor has agreed to renew the contract; however, the vendor has <br />requested an eight percent increase due to rising transportation costs. <br />Staff verified that the increase is consistent with the market and the <br />vendor continues to offer competitive pricing. Staff recommends the first <br />renewal of the contract. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funds are available in the Santa Ana Zoo Fund (no. 11-247-6392). <br /> <br />Gerardo~Mouet <br />Executi e Director <br />Parks, Rec. & Comm. Svcs. Agency <br />APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: <br />~cFrancisco Gutierrez ~~ <br />Executive Director <br />Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency <br />GM/WO/07- 058 . R1 . 8 : 22LJ~1 <br />