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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings pursuant to Section 3.13.030 (G) of the El Dorado County Ordinance Chapter 3.13, Contracting Out, that the veterinary services provided by Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode involve urgent or emergency services;
2) Make findings in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17 Section 3.6.G(1) exempting the competitive bidding process with Purchasing Agent concurrence because, "There is only one provider capable of providing the product or service that satisfies the department's operational requirements, because of the technological, specialized, or unique character, or proprietary nature, and therefore it is not possible to obtain competitive bids";
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 10491 with Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode, with an amount not to exceed $250,000, and for the term of three years from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029;
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 10491, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement; and
5) Authorize the HHSA Director, or the Chief Assistant Director, to execute programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents relating to Agreement 10491.
FUNDING: 15% Fees for Services, 9% Licensing/Permit Fees, 7% Public Health Realignment, and 69% General Fund. In some cases, 100% Pet Aid Special Revenue Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Pursuant to California Penal Code section 597.1, HHSA Animal Services is required to provide routine care and emergency treatment to animals in the County’s care and is the primary investigatory agency responsible for enforcement of animal crimes laws. To ensure availability of emergency veterinary services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and to alleviate transporting injured animals to out-of-area locations, Animal Services maintains multiple ...
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