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): 230366
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Ambassador Services, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 17%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Ambassador Services, LLC for kennel and related cleaning services at the Pets Resource Center for Public Health Services for the period of January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027, at a cost of $303,172, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230366), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
Veterinary Public Health (VPH) seeks to renew the kennel cleaning contract with Ambassador Services. The company has been responsible for assisting with the daily cleaning of our animal kennels, helping us keep the facility clean. Their support has enabled Animal Care Technicians to spend more time on thorough shelter cleaning and to provide additional enrichment activities for the animals in our care.
Expected Impact:
Renewing the kennel cleaning service contract ensures consistent, professional sanitation, which reduces disease risk and creates a healthier environment for the animals in VPH’s care. It allows staff to have more time to focus more on animal care, behavior monitoring, and adoption support rather than intensive cleaning duties. Overall, the renewal promotes better welfare, safer working conditions, and improved operational efficiency across the shelter.
Alternative Options:
Without this contract, all cleaning will be completed by VPH staff.
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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Action Taken |
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1/9/2024 |
199 |
Award |
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10/8/2024 |
284 |
Renewal 1 |
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10/16/2025 |
374 |
Renewal 2 |
Location:
Address (if applicable): VPH Animal Shelter - 612 Canino
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026
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; Kennedy Harden, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter