Title
Authorization to Enter Into Contract with Hunkapi Farms for COVID-19 Pet Fostering (Ordinance S-47060)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contract with Hunkapi Farms, Inc. to support infrastructure upgrades to provide fostering services for pets belonging to individuals who are experiencing homelessness and impacted by COVID-19. The contract term will begin on or about Nov. 4, 2020 and will end Dec. 30, 2020. The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $50,000 during this contract term. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse funds related to this item. Funding is provided through one-time Coronavirus Relief Funds.
Report
Summary
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals experiencing homelessness who have pets do not have a place to shelter their pets while receiving services. Hunkapi Farms proposes to convert horse stalls into proper shelter for up to 34 dogs at a time. Sheltered pets will receive veterinary care and pet therapy. In partnership, Community Bridges Inc. (CBI) will transport the pets to Hunkapi Farms for sheltering and will provide ongoing support to keep clients engaged with their pets during treatment. CBI estimates three pets per week with the average time in foster care to be 30-90 days.
Procurement Information
The City of Phoenix has obtained all necessary federal waivers to alleviate the need to comply with federal procurement guidelines.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will begin on or around Nov. 4, 2020 and will end Dec. 30, 2020. The contract may be extended based on continuous need and available funding and may be exercised in the discretion of the City Manager or designee.
Financial Impact
Funding will be provided through one-time Coronavirus Relief Funds. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Human Services Department.