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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with Animal Alliance of Galveston County spaying and neutering services in an amount not to exceed $175,600 (Chief of Police)
Background:
Approval of this agreement will extend availability of spay and neutering services from Animal Alliance of Galveston County.
Animal shelters in Texas are required by law to sterilize all animals adopted from that shelter and to identify the animal as sterile by microchipping or tattoo. Rabies vaccines are also required by law and can only be administered by a licensed veterinarian. A formal, competitive process is not required for professional services per Texas Local Government Code 252.022(4), which lists the general exemptions of a formal bid, competitive bid process. Even though bids are not required for professional services, League City Animal Shelter (LCAS) checked pricing at two local facilities to insure we are indeed receiving the lowest pricing available for all services needed. For the same services for fiscal years 2021 and 2022, SNIP of Texas Spay/Neuter would charge $194,000, and WellCare Pet Clinic would charge $321,295 for the same services.
The LCAS currently has 18 to 32 standing appointments every Wednesday with Animal Alliance to spay/neuter and administer rabies vaccines to animals from the LCAS. Occasionally, Animal Alliance will perform minor procedures at the same time the pet is being sterilized such as minor hernia repairs, cleaning of infected ears, and administration of antibiotics, which requires an additional charge. The LCAS staff has been diligent in seeking the best price and readiness to serve. The City has had a long-standing relationship with Animal Alliance. They are a non-profit low-cost spay neuter clinic and as such, offer the lowest prices for the services rendered. Animal Alliance can perform 75-100 surgeries per month, as opposed to 10 per month at private clinics.
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