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CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Waiver of Formal Bid Requirements, Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.075.F.3; and (2) Approval of a Five-Year Contract with Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (SPCALA) for Primary Animal Sheltering Services in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $294,000.00 for a Term Ending June 30, 2029.
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Meeting Date: July 8, 2024
Contact Person/Dept.: Lieutenant Chris Caraballo/ Police Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6251
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/02/2024)
Department Approval: Jason Sims, Police Chief (06/19/2024) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) waive the formal bid requirements, pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Section 3.07.075.F.3; and (2) approve a five-year contract with Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (SPCALA) for primary animal sheltering services in an amount not-to-exceed $294,000.00 for a term ending June 30, 2029.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Since 2010, SPCALA has provided primary animal sheltering services for the City of Culver City offering 24/7 access to the shelter for animal drop-off by the City's Animal Services Officers. SPCALA is an independent non-profit animal welfare organization, classified as a "low kill" shelter located in the City of Hawthorne. The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control can provide animal sheltering services at their shelter in the City of Carson at a higher contract cost. Staff did not find another organization in proximity to Culver City that offers animal sheltering services that meet the City's needs.
In general, CCMC Section 3.07.065 exempts general and professional services from the formal competitive bid process. However, pursuant to CCMC S...
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