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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
The Honorable Mayor and Members JUN ~ 4 2004
of the City Commission DATE : FILE
Authorizing the Provision of
Food for Canine
Bid No. 03-04-085
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
Joe Arriola
Chief Administrator/City Manager
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution accepting
the bid of Robbie's Feed & Supply, a Non-Minority/Miami-Dade County vendor, located at 22390
SW 117 Avenue, Miami, FL 33170, for the provision of food for canine, for the Police
Department, for an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend for two (2) additional
one (1) year periods, at an annual amount not to exceed $14,940.
Funding is available from the Department of Police General Operating Budget, Account Code No.
001000.290201.6.710.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Police analyzed bids received pursuant to Bid No. 03-04-085 for the provision
of food for canine. Robbie's Feed & Supply, submitted the most responsible and responsive bid
and is, therefore, recommended for the award.
The Police Department's service dogs are an effective law enforcement tool. The dogs are used to
search buildings, perimeters, etc., for suspects who are hiding. The dog's sensitive nose allows
them to locate the offender long before a human is able, making it safer for police officers. The
requested dog food is necessary to maintain the continued good health and physical condition of
the police service dogs.
FISCAL IMPACT: None, budgeted item.
JAFT/LAV/HM/lr
Should you have any questions, or require additional information regarding this item, please
contact my office and I will have a Police Department representative provide you with needed
information.