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 - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230382
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Pethealth Services (USA) LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Pethealth Services (USA) LLC for pet microchips, scanners and related items for Public Health Services for the period of December 5, 2026 - December 4, 2027, at a cost of $69,000 (230382), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Veterinary Public Health (VPH) seeks to renew its contract for microchips, a long-lasting method of animal identification implanted in every dog and cat at the shelter. These microchips are also used for owned animals seeking licensing. The contract further supplies microchip scanners, which enable staff to identify animals and help reunite stray pets with their owners.
Expected Impact:
Microchipped animals have an increased chance of being reunited with their owners, reducing the length of stay at the shelter, resulting in fewer animals being housed in a shelter each year. This contract will allow VPH to quickly purchase these microchips and scanners at a consistent price.
Alternative Options:
Without a contract, VPH will need to identify multiple vendors to purchase microchips and scanners leading to inconsistent brands and pricing.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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12/05/2023 |
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Award |
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06/25/2024 |
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Renewal 1 of 4 Approved |
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11/13/2025 |
182 |
Renewal 2 of 4 Approved |
Location:
Address (if applicable): VPH Animal Shelter - 612 Canino Road, Houston, Texas 77076
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/29/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Corey Steele, Director of Veterinary Public Health, Harris County Public Health; Kennedy Harden, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter