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): 210258
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): MWI Animal Health
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
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 a renewal option with MWI Animal Health for pet clinic supplies and related items for Public Health Services for the period of November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026, at a cost of $600,000 (210258), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
A contract is needed for the purchase of veterinary medical supplies for the Veterinary Public Health Division of Harris County Public Health. The projected annualized usage for the renewal term is $364,000.
Expected Impact:
This will allow for non-interrupted purchase of medications and supplies at a consistent price.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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10/26/2021 |
268 |
Award Approved |
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10/25/2022 |
168 |
First renewal option approved |
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10/31/2023 |
267 |
Second renewal option approved |
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06/04/2024 |
310 |
Third renewal option approved |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 612 Canino Road, Houston, Texas 77076
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Pet Clinic Supplies and Related Items for Harris County Public Health Services |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Non-Labor |
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Recurring Expenses |
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Existing Budget |
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1000 - General Fund |
$ |
$100k |
$100k |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
$500k |
$500k |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
$ |
$600k |
$600k |
$ |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Funding Sources |
$ |
$600k |
$600k |
$ |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/30/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
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), Jessica Mahana (Senior Buyer - Purchasing)
Attachments (if applicable): Letter