IFB #26-40-AS VETERINARY AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

ANIMAL SERVICES
INVITATION FOR BID #26-40-AS
VETERINARY AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
Date of Issue: April 14, 2026
Questions Due Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Bid Due Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Direct all inquiries concerning this IFB to:
Sophia Pate
Purchasing Manager
Email: CumberlandPurchasing@cumberlandcountync.gov
Phone: 910-678-7743
Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this IFB and any addenda issued hereto.

Table of Contents
1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND .......................................................................................................... 3
2.0 BID INSTRUCTIONS & REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 3
2.1 INVITATION FOR BID DOCUMENT ................................................................................................. 3
2.2 BID SUBMITTAL ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 BID QUESTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 IFB TERMS & CONDITIONS............................................................................................................... 4
3.0 NOTICES TO VENDOR .......................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS AND CONFIDENTIALITY ................................................. 4
3.2 BID COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................................................ 5
3.3 BID EVALUATION PROCESS ............................................................................................................. 5
3.4 METHOD OF AWARD .......................................................................................................................... 6
4.0 SCOPE OF WORK & VENDOR'S BID CONTENT REQUIREMENTS .......................................... 6
4.1 SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................................. 6
4.2 VENDOR'S BID REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 6
A. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 6
B. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 6
C. COST ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
D. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.0 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS........................................................................................... 7
5.1 IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT .................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 E-VERIFY ................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.3 DIVESTMENT FROM COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL ................................................. 7
5.4 CONTRACT CHANGES ........................................................................................................................ 8
5.5 CONTRACT TERM ................................................................................................................................ 8
5.6 PRICING .................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.7 ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES ............................................................................................................... 8
5.8 INVOICES ................................................................................................................................................ 8
5.8 PAYMENT TERMS ................................................................................................................................ 8
5.9 APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS ............................................................................................................. 8
5.10 FINANCIAL STABILITY ...................................................................................................................... 8
5.11 INSURANCE: .......................................................................................................................................... 8
5.12 GENERAL INDEMNITY ....................................................................................................................... 9
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5.13 ENTIRE CONTRACT ............................................................................................................................ 9
5.14 CONTRACT CANCELLATION ........................................................................................................... 9
5.15 LAWS AND ORDINANCES .................................................................................................................. 9
5.16 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS ............................................................................................................... 9
5.17 CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIONS .............................................................................................. 9
ATTACHMENT A: INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS .................................................................................. 11
ATTACHMENT B: EXECUTION OF BID .................................................................................................... 13
ATTACHMENT C: BID COST ........................................................................................................................ 14
ATTACHMENT D: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION ..................................................... 15
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Bid Number: IFB #26-40-AS Veterinary and Laboratory Equipment
1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
Cumberland County Animal Services needs to purchase veterinary and laboratory equipment for their department.
2.0 BID INSTRUCTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
2.1 INVITATION FOR BID DOCUMENT
The IFB is comprised of the base IFB document, any attachments, and any addenda released before contract award. All
attachments and addenda released for this IFB in advance of any contract award are incorporated herein by reference.
By submitting a bid, the vendor agrees to meet all stated requirements in this section as well as any other specifications,
requirements and terms and conditions stated in this IFB. If a vendor is unclear about a requirement or specification or
believes a change to a requirement would allow for the County to receive a better bid, the vendor is urged and cautioned
to submit these items in the form of a question during the question and answer period in accordance with Section 2.3.
Vendors shall populate all attachments of this IFB that require the vendor to provide information and include an
authorized signature where requested. Failure to include required documents and/or signatures, where requested, will
result in rejection of submitted bids.
2.2 BID SUBMITTAL
Bids, subject to the conditions made a part hereof and the receipt requirements described below, shall be received at the
address indicated in the table below.
Mailing address for delivery of bid Office address of delivery by any other method (special
via US Postal Service delivery, overnight, or any other carrier)
BID TITLE: BID TITLE:
IFB #26-40-AS Veterinary and Laboratory Equipment IFB #26-40-AS Veterinary and Laboratory Equipment
Cumberland County Purchasing Office Cumberland County Purchasing Office
Attn: Purchasing Manager Attn: Purchasing Manager
PO Box 1829 117 Dick Street
Fayetteville, NC 28302 4th Floor, Room 451
Fayetteville, NC 28301
IMPORTANT NOTE: All bids shall be physically delivered to the office address listed above on or before 2:00 PM
as per the clock in the Purchasing Office of the Finance Department on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 regardless of the
method of delivery. All risk of late arrival due to unanticipated delay-whether delivered by hand, U.S. Postal Service,
courier or other delivery service is entirely on the vendor. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to have the bid to the
County department specified by the specified time and date of opening. Any bid received after the bid submission
deadline will be rejected. Public bid opening will be held at 2:00 PM, as per the clock in the Purchasing Office of the
Finance Department on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 117 Dick Street, 4th Floor, Room 451, Fayetteville, NC 28301.
a) Submit one (1) signed, original executed bid response, and one (1) electronic copy on a flash drive.
b) Submit your bid in a sealed package. Clearly mark each package with: (1) Vendor name; (2) the IFB number; and
(3) the due date. Address the package(s) for delivery as shown in the table above. Bids will be subject to rejection
unless submitted with the information above included on the outside of the sealed bid package.
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c) The electronic copy of your bid must be provided on a flash drive. The files shall NOT be password protected, shall
be in .PDF or .XLS format, and shall be capable of being copied to other media including readable in Microsoft
Word and/or Microsoft Excel.
All bid addendums and/or corrections will be posted on the Cumberland County Vendor Self Service site
https://ccmunis.co.cumberland.nc.us/vss/Vendors/VBids/Default.aspx . Vendors who submit a notice of intent to bid to
CumberlandPurchasing@cumberlandcountync.gov will receive addendums by email.
2.3 BID QUESTIONS
Written questions shall be e-mailed to CumberlandPurchasing@cumberlandcountync.gov by 12:00 PM on
Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Vendors should enter "IFB #26-40-AS Veterinary and Laboratory Equipment: Questions" as
the subject for the e-mail. Questions will not be answered by phone. Question submittals should include a reference to
the applicable IFB section.
Questions received prior to the submission deadline date, the County's response, and any additional terms deemed
necessary by the County will be posted in the form of an addendum to the Cumberland County Vendor Self Service Site,
https://ccmunis.co.cumberland.nc.us/vss/Vendors/default.aspx and shall become an Addendum to this IFB. Vendors
who submit an intent to bid will receive addendums by e-mail. Vendors shall rely only on written material contained
in an Addendum to this IFB. Vendors should not contact any other County employees, besides those listed above,
during the bid process. Vendors who contact any other County employees may be disqualified.
Any questions considered minute in nature or that point to an error in the IFB or that the County determines will produce
information required in order for all vendors to submit a responsible bid, may be answered at the County's discretion
after the specified date and time. Such questions that are received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be answered
and if the questions qualify as "minute in nature" shall be determined at the sole discretion of the County.
2.4 IFB TERMS & CONDITIONS
It shall be the vendor's responsibility to read the instructions, the County's terms and conditions, all relevant exhibits
and attachments, and any other components made a part of this IFB, and comply with all requirements and specifications
herein. Vendors also are responsible for obtaining and complying with all Addenda and other changes that may be issued
in connection with this IFB.
Questions, issues, or exceptions regarding any term, condition, or other component within this IFB, must be submitted
as questions in accordance with the instructions in Section 2.3 BID QUESTIONS. Vendor's bid shall constitute a firm
offer.
If a vendor desires modification of the terms and conditions of this solicitation, it is urged and cautioned to inquire during
the question period, in accordance with the instructions in this IFB, about whether specific language proposed as a
modification is acceptable to or will be considered by the County. It is the County's sole discretion to accept or reject
requested modifications and/or exceptions.
3.0 NOTICES TO VENDOR
3.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS AND CONFIDENTIALITY
PROHIBITED COMMUNICATION: Each vendor submitting a bid, including its representatives, subcontractors, and
suppliers, is prohibited from having any communication with any employees or members of the board of commissioners
of the County except those employees of the County's Finance Department as designated in this IFB. A vendor who
does not comply with this provision may be disqualified from award of a contract.
!IMPORTANT INFORMATION! CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: The bid must not contain any information
marked as "confidential" or as a "trade secret" or in any other manner as to indicate that it is information protected by
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the Trade Secrets Protection Act ( the "Act") as set out in Article 24 of Chapter 66 of the North Carolina General Statutes,
unless the vendor has noticed the County Finance Department of its intent to designate any information in the
bid as such and received permission from the County Finance Department to do so in writing. Vendor's notice to
the County Finance Department must be in writing and must describe the information for which confidentiality is
requested and explain how the information is a "trade secret" as defined in G.S. 66-152(3). If the County Finance
Department determines the information for which confidentiality is requested is a "trade secret" covered by the Act, it
will notify the vendor how to mark the information in the bid and will identify the measures that County will take to
protect the confidentiality of the information. Vendor's submission of a bid after receipt of this notice from the County
Finance Department shall be deemed to be acceptance of the County Finance Department's statement of how it will
maintain confidentiality. If the County Finance Department determines the information for which confidentiality is
requested is not a "trade secret" covered by the Act, it will notify vendor of that determination. Any bid marked with any
information as "confidential" or as a "trade secret" or in any other manner as to indicate that it is information protected
by the Act in violation of this section shall be regarded as not responsive to the invitation for bid and shall not be
considered.
3.2 BID COMPLIANCE
It is in the best interest of vendors to submit bids that are clear, concise, and easily understood. Bids should provide
information essential for a straightforward and concise description of vendor capabilities to satisfy the requirements of
the IFB specifications.
Vendor may include any optional data not provided for elsewhere and considered to be pertinent to this bid as an
addendum.
Vendors are urged and cautioned to read the IFB completely through as noncompliance with requirements may result in
bid rejection. Section 4.0 requirements and request for information must be in the same order with the same titles as
listed in Section 4.0. Vendor bids should be easy to follow and all sections should be easily identified.
The specifications included in this package describe the services that the County feels are necessary to meet the
performance requirements of this IFB, and shall be considered the minimum standards expected of the Bidder. However,
the specifications are not intended to exclude potential bidders.
If the vendor is unable to meet any of the specifications as outlined therein, vendors are advised to submit questions and
concerns regarding the specifications during the question and answer period described in Section 2.3.
If the vendor does not indicate or submit questions or concerns regarding the specifications, the County shall assume it
is able to fully comply with these specifications. The County shall be the sole and final judge of compliance with all
specifications.
The County further reserves the right to determine the acceptability or unacceptability of any and all alternatives or
deviations.
3.3 BID EVALUATION PROCESS
The County shall review all responses to this IFB to confirm that they meet the specifications and requirements of the
IFB. The County shall not be required to hold interviews; however, depending on the number of responses and the
information contained in the responses, the County may decide to conduct interviews with firms of its choice. The County
reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted.
The County reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted.
The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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3.4 METHOD OF AWARD
IFB will be awarded based on lowest responsive, responsible bidder method of award.
The County reserves the right to make separate awards to different vendors, to only award specific items, to not award,
or to cancel this IFB in its entirety without awarding a contract, if it is considered to be most advantageous to the County
to do so.
The County reserves the right to reject all original offers and request one or more of the vendors submitting bids within
a competitive range to submit a best and final offer (BAFO), based on discussions and negotiations with the County, if
the initial responses to the IFB have been evaluated and determined to be unsatisfactory.
4.0 SCOPE OF WORK & VENDOR'S BID CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
4.1 SCOPE OF WORK
Cumberland County Animal Services needs to purchase veterinary and laboratory equipment for their department.
Vendors may bid on all items or only select items listed in the IFB.
4.2 VENDOR'S BID REQUIREMENTS
The vendor's bid must include the required information below. Bids shall be tabbed, using the titles identified in this
section, to identify the required information. Tabs must be in the same order as listed below. Failure to submit this
information may render its bid non-responsive. Vendors are urged and cautioned to read the notices in Section 3.1.
Noncompliance with the confidentiality requirements will result in a bid being considered nonresponsive.
A. SPECIFICATIONS
Below are the specifications of all items being bid on:
* CBC/Chem Blood Analyzer (CBC, Minimum Chem 10, Electrolytes) - Qty: 1
* Centrifuge (w/ PCV tubes, mini tubes, RES tubes or adaptor) - Qty: 1
* IV Syringe Pump - Qty: 1
* IV Fluid Pump - Qty: 3
* Anesthesia Multiparameter Monitor - Qty: 3
* Orthopedic Battery Powered Drill and Saw Kit - Qty: 1
* Large Capacity Autoclave and Rack (hold 3 packs, with shelving system to hold pouches) - Qty: 1
* Surgery Light Dimmable Floor Stand (w/ sterilizable handle) - Qty: 1
* Oxygen Concentrator (OC4000 Supera Anesthesia) - Qty: 2
* Ultrasound with Micro Convex & Macro Convex Probes (on wheels, attached monitor) - Qty: 1
* Digital X-Ray: Table, Generator, Detector Panel, Workstation w/ Monitor and Plates/Software - Qty: 1
o Radiology Compliance Registration Number 026-G103144
* Ophthalmic Tonometer (animal specific, reflex not manual) - Qty: 1
B. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
Vendors must include the following in their bid:
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* A quote in addition to Attachment C: Bid Cost that includes all specifications or a specifications sheet along
with Attachment C: Bid Cost to confirm that bid meets all required specifications of IFB.
* Quote must include shipping/delivery to 4704 Corporation Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306.
* Bid response must include estimated lead times for all items.
The Execution of Bid (Attachment B) and Certification of Financial Condition (Attachment D) must be
completed, signed and submitted with bids. Failure to complete these attachments shall result in rejection of
bid.
C. COST
Cost must be submitted using Attachment C: Bid Cost. Cost shall be all inclusive and list/identify any shipping or other
charges, to include any ongoing/recurring fees (such as software related to the equipment). Exclude all sales tax from
your bid. If discount is available for prompt payment, identify terms so it may be considered in analyzing bid.
Vendors may bid on all items or only select items listed in the IFB.
D. REFERENCES
Vendors shall provide at least three (3) references for which your company has provided services of similar size and
scope to that proposed herein.
TELEPHONE EMAIL ADDRESS
COMPANY NAME CONTACT NAME
NUMBER
5.0 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
5.1 IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT
As provided in N.C.G.S. 147-86.55-69, any person identified as engaging in investment activities in Iran, determined by
appearing on the Final Divestment List created by the North Carolina State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.57(6) c,
is ineligible to contract with the County of North Carolina or any political subdivision of the COUNTY.
5.2 E-VERIFY
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes. Further, if
Contractor utilizes a subcontractor, CONTRACTOR shall require the subcontractor to comply with the requirements of
Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes.
5.3 DIVESTMENT FROM COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL
The CONTRACTOR certifies that it has not been designated by the North Carolina State Treasurer as a company
engaged in the boycott of Israel pursuant to N.C.G.S. 147-86.81. It is the responsibility of each CONTRACTOR to
monitor compliance with this restriction. Contracts valued at less than $1,000.00 are exempt from this restriction.
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5.4 CONTRACT CHANGES
Contract changes, if any, over the life of the contract shall be implemented by contract amendments agreed to in writing
by the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR.
5.5 CONTRACT TERM
The Contract term shall be until all commitments are fulfilled, beginning on the date of contract award (the "Effective
Date").
5.6 PRICING
Bid price shall constitute the total cost for complete performance in accordance with the requirements and specifications
herein, including all applicable charges handling, administrative and other similar fees. CONTRACTOR shall not
invoice for any amounts not specifically allowed for in this IFB.
5.7 ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES
The COUNTY reserves the right to purchase additional quantities of materials specified herein during the period of firm
pricing. Any purchase of materials at established prices after the period of firm pricing will be subject to
CONTRACTOR'S acceptance.
5.8 INVOICES
a) Invoices must be submitted to the following address: Cumberland County Animal Services
4704 Corporation Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28306
sbohannon@cumberlandcountync.gov
b) Any applicable taxes shall be invoiced as a separate item.
5.8 PAYMENT TERMS
The CONTRACTOR will be paid net thirty (30) calendar days after the CONTRACTOR'S invoice is approved by the
COUNTY.
5.9 APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
The parties intend that contractual performances by either party beyond the first fiscal year after the execution of this
agreement be contingent upon the continued funding and appropriation by the County Board of Commissioners.
Therefore, the parties agree that services provided and payment due under this agreement will be provided upon a year-
to- year basis contingent upon continued funding and appropriation. The fiscal year for Cumberland County begins on
July 1 and ends June 30th.
5.10 FINANCIAL STABILITY
CONTRACTOR warrants that it has the financial capacity to perform and to continue perform its obligations under the
contract; that CONTRACTOR has no constructive or actual knowledge of an actual or potential legal proceeding being
brought against CONTRACTOR that could materially adversely affect performance of this Contract; and that entering
into this Contract is not prohibited by any contract, or order by any court of competent jurisdiction.
5.11 INSURANCE:
Providing and maintaining adequate insurance coverage is a material obligation of the CONTRACTOR and is of the
essence of this Contract. All such insurance shall meet all laws of the County of North Carolina. Such insurance coverage
shall be obtained from companies that are authorized to provide such coverage and that are authorized by the
Commissioner of Insurance to do business in North Carolina. The CONTRACTOR shall at all times comply with the
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terms of such insurance policies, and all requirements of the insurer under any such insurance policies, except as they
may conflict with existing North Carolina laws or this Contract. The limits of coverage under each insurance policy
maintained by the CONTRACTOR shall not be interpreted as limiting the CONTRACTOR'S liability and obligations
under the Contract. During the term of the Contract, the CONTRACTOR at its sole cost and expense shall provide
commercial insurance of such type and with such terms and limits as may be reasonably associated with the Contract.
5.12 GENERAL INDEMNITY
The CONTRACTOR shall hold and save the COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees, harmless from liability of
any kind, including all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any other person, firm, or corporation furnishing or
supplying work, services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Contract, and from any and
all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm, or corporation that may be injured or damaged by the
CONTRACTOR in the performance of this Contract and that are attributable to the negligence or intentionally tortious
acts of the CONTRACTOR provided that the CONTRACTOR is notified in writing within 30 days that the COUNTY
has knowledge of such claims. The CONTRACTOR represents and warrants that it shall make no claim of any kind or
nature against the COUNTY's agents who are involved in the delivery or processing of CONTRACTOR goods or
services to the COUNTY. The representation and warranty in the preceding sentence shall survive the termination or
expiration of this Contract.
5.13 ENTIRE CONTRACT
The contract formally entered into by the parties after the vendor is selected constitutes the entire understanding of the
parties. In the event of a conflict between the COUNTY'S contract terms and the CONTRACTOR'S contract terms, the
COUNTY'S terms shall be the overriding determining factor.
5.14 CONTRACT CANCELLATION
The COUNTY may terminate this contract at any time by providing 30 days' notice in writing from the COUNTY to
the CONTRACTOR. If the contract is terminated by the COUNTY as provided in this section, the COUNTY shall pay
for services satisfactorily completed by the CONTRACTOR, less any payment or compensation previously made.
5.15 LAWS AND ORDINANCES
The contract will be governed by North Carolina law.
5.16 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, and licensing requirements that are
applicable to the conduct of its business and its performance in accordance with this contract, including those of federal,
state, and local agencies having jurisdiction and/or authority.
5.17 CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIONS
CONTRACTOR warrants that qualified personnel shall provide services under this Contract in a professional manner.
"Professional manner" means that the personnel performing the services will possess the skill and competence consistent
with the prevailing business standards in the industry. CONTRACTOR agrees that it will not enter any agreement with
a third party that may abridge any rights of the COUNTY under this Contract.
If any services, deliverables, functions, or responsibilities not specifically described in this Contract are required for
CONTRACTOR'S proper performance, provision and delivery of the service and deliverables under this Contract, or
are an inherent part of or necessary sub-task included within such service, they will be deemed to be implied by and
included within the scope of the contract to the same extent and in the same manner as if specifically described in the
contract. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, CONTRACTOR will furnish all of its own necessary management,
supervision, labor, facilities, furniture, computer and telecommunications equipment, software, supplies and materials
necessary for the CONTRACTOR to provide and deliver the Services and Deliverables.
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