CC MEETING: September 23, 2025
DATE: August 27, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Cory Heiple, Director – Environmental Services Department
Shannon Hicks, Assistant City Manager
Title
Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Jackson Creek Mfg., Inc., Pursuant To BID #25-057 For The Purchase Of A Pet Adoption Trailer In An Amount Not To Exceed $65,000.00 For A One-Time Purchase.
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BACKGROUND:
This agreement will be utilized by the Animal Services Division of the Environmental Services Department to purchase a Pet Adoption Trailer for the City of Carrollton. The trailer will be used for transporting animals to public locations to facilitate adoption of pets from the City’s animal shelter.
On August 13, 2025, the City issued BID #25-057 for a Pet Adoption Trailer. Bid notifications were posted online, and interested vendors were contacted, as well as advertisements placed in the Dallas Morning News. Three vendors submitted responses.
The Animal Services Department reviewed the submissions based on the lowest responsive and responsible vendor. The selected vendor is Jackson Creek Mfg., Inc., based on price and ability to meet the requirements of the City.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The services on BID #25-057 will be purchased from budgeted funds for the cost center and amount as listed below.
COST CENTER LINE ITEM BUDGET AMOUNT
263001 68500 $65,000.00
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This project supports and aligns with the City Council’s goals and objectives to manage infrastructure with fiduciary care.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Jackson Creek Mfg., Inc. pursuant to BID #25-057 for the purchase of a Pet Adoption Trailer in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 for a one-time purchase.