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Public Works seeks bidders for new animal services clinic in District 5, estimated over $12 million
Summary
Public Works presented a solicitation plan for construction services for a new animal‑services facility (Project 22) in Council District 5 with an estimated construction cost above $12 million and a procurement timeline targeting Council approval in November 2025 and completion in 2027.
Public Works staff presented a presolicitation for construction services on May 13 for a new animal‑services facility identified as Project 22 in Council District 5, with an estimated construction cost above $12,000,000.
Raci, a Public Works project representative, said the solicitation will be competitive and that the project will be funded in part by a 2022 bond or subsidy referenced during the presentation. The evaluation criteria include experience, qualifications and small‑business (SBE) preferences; staff listed a subcontracting requirement of 13 percent and local‑preference scoring for small and veteran‑owned businesses.
Staff outlined a procurement timeline that included a solicitation launch on May 19, 2025, a proposer conference June 4, proposal due dates in June/July, a selection meeting planned for Oct. 25 and City Council approval in November 2025. Staff said construction would begin in December 2025 and the project would finish in 2027.
Councilmembers who spoke during the item praised the project’s importance for animal care, asked about budgeting controls and noted the need to consider vaccinations and public‑health concerns for animals brought into the clinic. An engineering review was described as part of the pre‑award process to help ensure the project stays within budget. No committee vote to award contracts occurred; the presentation was informational and the solicitation process will continue.
