Agenda Item # 13.a.
City Commission Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 06/15/2020
- Re
- RFQ - Savannah Road Animal Shelter
- Submitted For:
- Peggy Arraiz
SUBJECT:
Review and approval of the Request for Proposals for the management and lease of the Savannah Road Animal Shelter.
SUMMARY:
- The City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County through an Interlocal Agreement joined together for the rehabilitation of the Savannah Road Animal Shelter. The Interlocal Agreement required the City to issue a Request for Proposals on or before July 1, 2020
- In accordance with the Interlocal Agreement, representatives from both parties shall participate in the evaluation process.
- Highlights of the RFP include:
- Operation of an animal shelter to service the City of Fort Pierce and the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County.
- Provide low cost veterinary services to pet owners.
- Provide necessary care to the animals impounded by the two jurisdictions and the animals surrended by their citizens.
- Operate in a fiscally responsible manner and focusing on fundraising, volunteers, community outreach and adoptions.
- The proposed timeline for the RFP is a follows:
- June 15, 2020 - review and approval of the RFP by the City Commission with direction to staff to move forward.
- June 16 - 19, 2020 - Staff finalizes the RFP to include any changes or amendments made by the City Commission and forwards to Purchasing for final document preparation and advertising.
- June 24, 2020 - Document posted on Demandstar and City Website.
- June 25, 2020 - Advertise the RFP and RFP becomes available to the public.
- July 23, 2020 - Deadline for submittal of sealed bids.
- July 27, 2020 - Distribute proposals to evaluation committee
- July 27, 2020 - August 7, 2020 - Evaluation period
- August 17, 2020 - Present short list and recommendation to the City Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends:
- Approve the RFP as is or with amendments
- Approve the propsosed timeline as is or with amendments
ALTERNATIVES:
Staff will proceed as directed by the City Commission
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Margaret M. Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager
COORDINATED WITH:
City Attorney's Office
City Manager's Office
St. Lucie County Attorney's Office
St. Lucie County Public Safety Management and Staff
Purchasing Department
City Manager's Office
St. Lucie County Attorney's Office
St. Lucie County Public Safety Management and Staff
Purchasing Department
Fiscal Impact
OTHER INFORMATION:
None at this time
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Shaun Coss (CR) | 05/26/2020 05:20 PM |
| City Manager | Nick Mimms | 06/09/2020 09:20 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Shaun Coss (CR)
- Started On:
- 05/26/2020 04:51 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 06/09/2020