DATE:
June 16, 2026
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Casey Brooksher, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:
Midwest Contract for Shelter Medications, Surgery, and Veterinary Supplies
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year contract with Midwest Veterinary Supply in the not-to-exceed contract amount of $100,000 to provide medications, surgery, and veterinary supplies for the City’s animal shelter.
BACKGROUND
On average, the Hesperia Animal Shelter takes in approximately twenty-nine (29) stray animals per day (approximately 7,779 per year), with an average holding time of 10 days. Following protocol, each animal is vaccinated to prevent an outbreak within the facility, with booster vaccinations being administered at appropriate intervals for the duration of the stay. Additionally, medication is started on applicable sick or injured animals being kept under mandatory hold until their ownership can be determined or relinquished, and they are then released for adoption or rescue. Incorporating the clinic for spay and neuter surgeries has increased the items required to include medications, supplies, and instruments to prepare and conduct spay and neuter surgeries.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
A formal bid was released on April 19, 2026. Formal bids were published in the Victorville Daily Press, Public Purchase, and emailed to vendors. The bid closed on May 6, 2026, with one responsive bidder. Midwest Veterinary Supply has provided the City of Hesperia Animal Shelter with kennel supplies, shelter medications, surgery, and veterinary Supplies for the last five years and has proved to be a reliable vendor. The current contract with Midwest expires on June 30, 2026. Estimated quantities were based on projected supplies needed for the shelter. The bid, along with estimated quantities, was utilized to establish a contracted price for medication, vaccines, surgery, and veterinary supplies.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Public Safety - Ensure public safety resources adequately protect our community
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the services will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
Provide alternative direction to staff
ATTACHMENT(S)
None
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Staff Report to Mayor and Council Members
Midwest Contact for Shelter Medications, Surgery, and Veterinary Supplies June 16, 2026