Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250026
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): PetSet
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of only response received and that the County Judge execute an agreement with PetSet for mobile veterinary services for Public Health Services for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250026), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) Veterinary Public Health (VPH) Division seeks approval to award a contract to licensed veterinarians to support the mobile health expansion initiative. This initiative enhances access to animal wellness services in Harris County communities that need them by addressing barriers to care, high stray-animal populations, and animal-related incidents. Mobile health animal wellness services include wellness checks, vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, microchipping, and licensing.
Expected Impact:
* Increase access to affordable/free veterinary services, such as spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and licensing.
* Reduce the strain on local shelters by better controlling/preventing stray animal populations.
* Improve animal health and contribute to a healthier and safer Harris County.
* Strengthen HCPH's ability to address animal ...
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