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File #: 25-0987    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Justice and Safety Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/1/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/17/2025 Final action:
Title: Request approval to renew an existing contract - Emergency Management, Fulton County Animal Services, 23RFP052223C-MH, Animal Services in an amount not to exceed $7,440,000.00 with Lifeline Animal Project, Inc (Avondale Estates, GA) to provide animal control shelter operation services that will include all personnel, supplies, utilities, necessary insurances, and equipment for the unincorporated areas of Fulton County as well as the cities of Alpharetta, Atlanta, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Palmetto, Roswell, Sandy Springs, South Fulton and Union City. This action exercises the first of four renewal options. Three renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Attachments: 1. CONTRACT RENEWAL AGREEMENT FORM - LIFELINE, 2. Contract Renewal Evaluation Form - LIFELINE
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Department

Emergency Management

 

Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)

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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Emergency Management, Fulton County Animal Services, 23RFP052223C-MH, Animal Services in an amount not to exceed $7,440,000.00 with Lifeline Animal Project, Inc (Avondale Estates, GA) to provide animal control shelter operation services that will include all personnel, supplies, utilities, necessary insurances, and equipment for the unincorporated areas of Fulton County as well as the cities of Alpharetta, Atlanta, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Palmetto, Roswell, Sandy Springs, South Fulton and Union City. This action exercises the first of four renewal options. Three renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)

In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to contract renewal date or 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less

 

Strategic Priority Area related to this item:

Justice and Safety

 

Commission Districts Affected

All Districts                     

District 1                     

District 2                     

District 3                     

District 4                     

District 5                     

District 6                     


Is this a purchasing item?

Yes

 

Summary & Background This request is to renew the existing contract to provide animal shelter operation services only.  The Fulton County Police Department will be responsible for animal control enforcement (field) operations.

 

Scope of Work: The scope of work provides animal shelter operation services to include all personnel, supplies, utilities and equipment for the unincorporated areas of Fulton County as well as the cities of Alpharetta, Atlanta, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Palmetto, Roswell, Sandy Springs, South Fulton and Union City. The cost of this contract will be ultimately shared with the 15 municipalities that we serve, as well as unincorporated Fulton County.

 

Community Impact: The transition of animal field services from Lifeline Animal Services to the Fulton County Police Department (FCPD) is expected to produce significant positive impacts on public safety, service delivery, and overall community welfare. Consolidating field operations under FCPD will enhance response efficiency, strengthen enforcement authority, and provide a more unified approach to addressing animal-related incidents throughout Fulton County.

Department Recommendation: The Department of Emergency Management recommends approval

 

Project Implications: There are no project implications

 

Community Issues/Concerns: No issues or concerns have been raised by internal/external partners regarding this contract

 

Department Issues/Concerns:  The Department of Emergency Management does not have any specific issues or concerns as it relates to this specific agenda item.

 

Contract Modification:

 

CURRENT CONTRACT HISTORY

BOC ITEM

DATE

DOLLAR AMOUNT

Original Award Amount

23-0785

11/1/2023

$9,080,000.00

Extension No. 1

24-0905

12/18/2024

$4,540,000.00

Extension No. 2

25-0460

6/18/2025

$4,540,000.00

1st Renewal

 

 

$7,440,000.00

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$25,600,000.00

 

Contract & Compliance Information

Contract Value:                                                                                 $7,440,000.00

 

Prime Vendor:                                                               Lifeline Animal Project

Prime Status:                                                               Non-Minority 

Location:                                                                                    College Park, GA

County:                                                                                    Fulton County

Prime Value:                                                               $7,266,648.00 or 97.67%

 

Subcontractor:                                                               PetData, LLC

Subcontractor Status:                                          Non-Minority                     

Location:                                                                                    Irving, Texas

County:                                                                                    Dallas County

Subcontractor Value:                                          $165,168.00 or 2.22%

 

Subcontractor:                                                               Clifton Harrison CPA, LLC

Subcontractor Status:                                          African American Male Business Enterprise

Location:                                                                                    Dunwoody, GA

County:                                                                                    DeKalb County

Subcontractor Value:                                          $8,184.00 or 0.11%

 

 

Total Contract Value:                               $7,440,000.00 or 100.00%

Total Certified Value:                               $8,184.00 or 0.11% 

 

Exhibits Attached

Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement

Exhibit 2: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form

 

Contact Information

Jospeh Barasoain, Director, Emergency Management, 404-612-5660

 

Contract Attached
title

No


Previous Contracts

title

Yes

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

$9,080,000.00

Previous Adjustments:

0.00

This Request:

$7,440,000.00

TOTAL:

$16,520,000.00


Grant Information Summary

Amount Requested:

 

Cash

Match Required:

 

In-Kind

Start Date:

 

Approval to Award

End Date:

 

Apply & Accept

Match Account $:

 

 

 


Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

312-335-S210-1215 - General, Emergency Management, Cont.-Animal Control

Key Contract Terms

Start Date: 1/1/2026

End Date: 12/31/2026

Cost Adjustment:

Renewal/Extension Terms: Three renewal options remain


Overall Contractor Performance Rating:

 

Would you select/recommend this vendor again?

Yes

 

Report Period Start:

Report Period End: