To: Board of Supervisors
From: Ben Winkleblack, Animal Services Director
Report Title: Ratification of Contract with R&S Erection of Concord, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
RATIFY the Animal Services Director’s execution of a contract with R&S Erection of Concord, Inc., in the amount of $7,668 to repair two gates at the Animal Services facility in Martinez, dated May 15, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Contract cost: $7,668, funded by 34% General Fund, 58% Contract Cities, 8% Licenses and Fees.
BACKGROUND:
On April 25, 2025, the Animal Services Department received a quote from R & S Erection of Concord, Inc. to perform urgent repairs to the access gates at the secured facility parking lot. This lot requires controlled access as it houses departmental assets, including Animal Services Officer vehicles, operational equipment storage, outdoor animal exercise yards, livestock holding areas, and staff personal vehicles. Both entry gates were experiencing mechanical failures that required immediate attention to avoid further issues with functionality, sensor operation, and secure closure.
R&S Erection of Concord, Inc. completed the repair and service of the gates on May 22, 2025. The urgent repairs and the expedited vendor agreement was essential for maintaining facility security and is why the Department seeks the Board to ratify the contract.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to ratify will prevent the Department from making payment upon the completed contract for R&S Erection of Concord, Inc.