HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Veterinary Medical CareMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 1, 2022
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR VETERINARY MEDICAL
CARE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for veterinary
medical care from Northwest Animal Hospital (Grapevine Veterinary
Services) for the Police Animal Services Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Police) for an annual estimated
amount of $30,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for veterinary medical care of the shelter animals for
sterilization, vaccination, testing, exams, procedures, medication,
grooming, and other surgical services.
This procurement of veterinary medical care of the shelter animals for
sterilization, vaccination, testing, exams, procedures, medication,
grooming, and other surgical services will be made as a professional
service purchase from Northwest Animal Hospital in accordance with
Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, §252.022 General
Exemptions (a)(4). Additional renewals will be based on veterinary
medical care performance of the vendor. The City has utilized Northwest
Animal Hospital (Grapevine Veterinary Services) for these services in the
past with positive results.
Staff recommends approval.
KV/LW