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Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Authorize the Chair to sign retroactive Agreement for Services 042-S1411 with Koefran Industries for the provision of animal carcass and medical/ biohazardous waste collection and disposal services in the not-to-exceed amount of $138,900 for the term July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017; and
2) Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer or their designee to execute further documents relating to the above noted Agreement, including amendments thereto, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not affect the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: Fees and fines paid to Animal Services, General Fund.
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Budget Summary
Total Estimated Cost…………………………. $138,900
Budgeted FY 13-14 Budget....……………… $24,400
Estimated FY 14-15 Budget…………………. $27,500
Estimated FY 15-16 Budget…………………. $28,000
Estimated FY 16-17 Budget…………………. $29,000
Estimated FY 17-18 Budget…………………. $30,000
Total Funding Available………………………. $138,900
Change to Net County Cost………………..... $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no change to the Net County Cost associated with this Agreement. Funds for anticipated annual expenditures are included in the County Budget Request for Fiscal Year (FY) 13-14, will be included in the County Budget Requests for FY 14-15, FY 15-16, FY 16-17, and FY 17-18.
Retroactive Term
Agreement is retroactive due to longer than anticipated negotiations with Contractor.
Background
Koefran Industries has provided animal carcass disposal services for veterinarians, animal shelters, and humane societies throughout Northern California and Nevada for nearly 30 years. The County’s Animal Services Department began contracting with Koefran for animal carcass disposal services in December 2004. Koefran collects and disposes of small animal carcasses (under 225 pounds in weight), biohazard...
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