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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JUNE 16, 2015
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD TO
SWIFT PRODUCE INC. FOR
ZOO COMMISSARY PRODUCE
(SPEC. NO. 15 -042)
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2,2)
CITY MANAG
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordlnance on 1 `' Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2od Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Award a contract to Swift Produce Inc. for the purchase of zoo commissary produce for a one -
year period expiring June 30, 2016, in an annual amount not to exceed $35,000, with provision
for four, one -year renewals exercisable by the City Manager, subject to non - substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park is one of 222 accredited members of the Association of
Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Only the very best organizations meet AZA's high standards for
animal care, education, conservation, and visitor experiences. Membership in AZA allows the
Zoo to display exotic animals and participate in collaborative animal conservation programs not
otherwise possible due to governmental regulations, availability, or prohibitive cost.
The superior health, husbandry, and welfare of the animals cared for in AZA- accredited zoos and
aquariums, is paramount. The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park is required by both the United
States Department of Agriculture and AZA to provide a comprehensive nutrition program meeting
the needs of the approximately 250 animals living at the park. Under the guidance of the
professional animal care staff, diets are prepared daily with fresh produce being a key ingredient.
Providing a variety of fresh produce delivered several times a week, aides in the care and feeding
of the Zoo animals.
The notice inviting bids was advertised on May 19, 2015 and offers were solicited. A summary of
the bids and offers received is as follows:
4 Vendors were notified
4 Vendors downloaded the bid
0 Proposals received from Santa Ana vendors
2 Proposals received
Bids were received and opened on June 4, 2015. The bid received from Swift Produce Inc. is
responsive to the specifications and meets the City's requirements.
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Contract Award for Zoo Commissary Produce
June 16, 2015
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal # 2 Youth, Education, Recreation;
Objective # 2, (Expand youth programming).
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and will be available in FY 2015 -16 Recreation and Community Services SA
Zoo account (01113220- 63400). Upon exercise of the one -year renewals, funds will be budgeted
and made available in the applicable fiscal year in the above referenced account.
Gerardo Mouet PIL
Executive Director
Parks, Rec. & Comm. Svcs. Agency
EG /EF
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance and Management Services Agency 1W
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