Professional Services for H31126 – Approve spending authority in the total amount of $120,000.00 for Spay and Neutering Services for BARC Animal Shelter from Houston Spay Neuter, LLC for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that the City Council approve spending authority for the purchase of professional services from Houston Spay Neuter, LLC in the total amount of $120,000.00 for spay and neutering services for BARC Animal Shelter for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order.
The scope of work requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, medicines, and supervision necessary for licensed veterinarian personnel to perform spay and neuter operations, vaccinations, and microchipping on qualifying felines and canines held at BARC. The contractor shall perform 30-40 spay/neuter surgeries per week for pets that are adopted, fostered, and rescued through the BARC Animal Shelter.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement for personal, professional, or planning services" is exempt from competitive bidding.
MWBE Participation:
Zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a professional service contractor for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is include in the FY2022 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2022
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Out Years
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Total
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Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department
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$120,000.00
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$0.00
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$120,000.00
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