Legislation Details

File #: 26-3106    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 5/4/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request for approval of a professional services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. in the amount of $205,000 for veterinary services for K9 officers for Harris County for the period of June 27, 2026 - June 26, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
Attachments: 1. 26-3106 Professional Services Exemption Renewal - VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc..pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Sheriff
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature

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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a professional services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. in the amount of $205,000 for veterinary services for K9 officers for Harris County for the period of June 27, 2026 - June 26, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
VCA Animal Hospitals provide vital veterinary services to the K9 units of Harris County through examinations of their health condition, vaccinations to prevent disease, and consultation on any other medical issues that may arise. It is imperative that these services continue to help support the health of these valuable units within the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
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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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