DATE: November 28, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Luchini, RN, PHN, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: Agreement with Kirkland Foundation
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34), determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with the Kirkland Foundation as this vendor is specialized in providing the requested services at a cost that maximizes available funding; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Kirkland Foundation to pilot a low-cost spay and neuter program, effective upon execution, not to exceed two consecutive years, which includes a one-year base term and one optional one-year extension, total not to exceed $508,800.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions, which allows the Kirkland Foundation (Kirkland) to operate a low-cost spay and neuter pilot program to cat and dog owners residing in the unincorporated areas of the County. The Department of Public Health (Department) will oversee program operations and contractor performance. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the recommended actions, the Department would not be able to quickly implement the pilot program with the Kirkland Foundation, instead, the more lengthy Request for Proposals process would have to be implemented causing unnecessary delays.
SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION/SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT:
It is requested the County find under AP 34 that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement is satisfied, and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, as Kirkland is in a unique position to...
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