Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240275
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hieden Feed & Supply
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Hieden Feed & Supply for pet food for Public Health Services for the period of October 29, 2025 - October 28, 2026, at a cost of $97,911 (240275), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for Renew Pet Food for Harris County Public Health - Veterinary Public Health (VPH) is an open intake animal shelter that houses an average of 500 to 600 animals daily. Feeding these pets consistent, high-quality food is important for the animal's wellbeing. This contract provides consistent food quality, pricing and delivery.
Expected Impact:
This contract will improve animal health and welfare at the shelter, ultimately leading to increased adoption rates and a healthier overall shelter population.
Alternative Options:
Without a contract, VPH will need to identify multiple vendors to purchase quality pet food
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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