Animal Shelter and Humane Society Agreement – 2024

This four‑year sole‑source professional services agreement contracts Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society to operate a 24‑hour animal‑housing facility for County‑impounded animals, provide veterinary care, manage licensing and fees, sterilize feral cats, and handle evidence storage and disposal of animal remains. The County will pay a monthly fee of $17,000 (approximately $240,000 annually), totaling $816,000 over the contract period. The scope includes ID banding, vaccinations, medical care by a licensed veterinarian, and compliance with County Ordinance 1991‑6 (amended 2017‑1). • 24‑hour shelter capacity >100 impounded animals per month. • Veterinary services, evidence storage, and feral‑cat sterilization. • Fixed monthly payment; contract non‑extendable beyond four years.