REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 23, 2025
FROM
JOSHUA DUGAS, Director, Department of Public Health
DON DAY, Director, Project and Facilities Management Department
SUBJECT
Title
Procurement of Emergency Modulars and Equipment for the Devore Animal Shelter Expansion Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Find that the Devore Animal Shelter Expansion Project at 19777 Shelter Way in San Bernardino is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Emergency Project, section 15269 (b) and (c) and Public Resources Code section 21080 (b)(2) and (b)(4).
2. Find that there is substantial evidence that immediate action is needed to prevent or mitigate the threat to animal life, animal health, property and essential public services posed by the cessation of contracted animal shelter services in the High Desert region effective September 1, 2025, after the Town of Apple Valley voted to cancel the existing animal services contract, which has resulted in a reduction of essential shelter and animal care resources, and that this emergency will not permit the delay resulting from a formal competitive solicitation of bids to procure materials and construction services (Four votes required).
3. Adopt Resolution authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to direct the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders and/or contracts, in a total amount not to exceed $4,436,154, for any construction, remediation, and modifications of internal and external structures related to the sudden and unexpected loss of use of the Apple Valley Animal Shelter, and find that the issuance of these purchase orders and/or contracts are necessary to respond to this emergency pursuant to Public Contract Code sections 22035 and 22050 (Four votes required).
4. Authorize the Director of Project and Facilities Management Department to accept the work when 100% complete and execute and file ...
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