The Santa Fe Police Department requested an emergency procurement for animal boarding and care services; The Purchasing Division completed the solicitation (50-M0087-24-EM158) in November 2024 and contract 3250332 was executed on January 14, 2025. During the contract term, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued and remains under evaluation. Amendment #1, executed on August 8, 2025, increased the contract compensation by $150,000 and extended the term by six months, establishing a new expiration date of February 5, 2026. We are currently requesting another amendment to the contract to increase compensation by $152,289. At this time, negotiations between the City of Santa Fe and the Animal Shelter are still ongoing, and a final agreement has not yet been reached.
