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Public Health Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Amendment I to Agreement 655-S0711 (558-PHD1106) with The Grace Foundation of Northern California, expanding the Scope of Services to provide secure shelter and care for livestock in the custody of the Animal Control Division and increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $150,000 to $180,000 for the three year term of said Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: General Fund - West Slope Animal Services Budget.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $180,000
Funding
Budgeted $150,000
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $30,000
Total Funding Available $180,000
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There is no change in net County cost for year one; year two and three will be included in the Department budget requests to match total contract not-to-exceed of $180,000.
Background: The temporary West Slope Animal Services shelter does not have appropriate facilities to accommodate livestock. It is anticipated that this situation will continue for approximately 1½ years, during which time it is necessary to contract with The Grace Foundation of Northern California.
Reason for Recommendation: Since the effective date of this Agreement, February 17, 2007, several animal rescue events have occurred, which resulted in a greater than anticipated need for livestock care and a need for increased expansion in the scope of services and associated fees.
In accordance with Board of Supervisor's Procurement Policy C-17 section 7.10, the Purchasing Agent coordinated the review of the scope and contractor's qualifications. Outside reviewers included the Director of Amador County Animal Control Services, the Director of Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation, and the Director of Sclar Large Animal Emergency Evacuation who concurred that the vendor is qualified and able to per...
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