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): 240275
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hieden Feed & Supply
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 for approval of a renewal option with Hieden Feed & Supply for pet food for Public Health Services for the period of October 29, 2026 - October 28, 2027, at a cost of $97,911 (240275), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
This request seeks approval to renew the Pet Food contract for Harris County Public Health - Veterinary Public Health (VPH). As an open intake shelter responsible for the care of approximately 600 animals each day, VPH requires consistent access to high-quality pet food. Prior to the current contract, issues with delivery, pricing, and quality prevented the distribution of proper nutrition for sheltered animals.
Expected Impact:
Renewing this contract will help the shelter further its efforts to improve animal health and welfare, while also providing predictable costs. Good nutrition is essential in shelters-supporting immune systems, lessening stress-related digestive problems, and speeding up recovery from injuries. As a result, medical expenses may decrease, animals could have shorter stays (making room for more strays), and their adjustment into family homes after adoption can become smoother.
Alternative Options:
Without a contract, VPH will need to identify multiple vendors to purchase quality pet food and costs will be inconsistent.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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Address (if applicable): VPH Animal Shelter - 612 Canino Road, Houston, Texas 77076
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/29/2026
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