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Consideration to select and negotiate RFQ 2026-003 Wildlife Management Professionals services contract with sole bidder Brewster Environmental Quality Services LLC, Laredo, Tx. for developing and implementing wildlife population control plans. The primary objective is to reduce the population of wild hogs (Sus scrofa) and javelinas (Pecari tajacu) within the city limits and surrounding areas, which have increasingly become a threat to public safety, property, and the local ecosystem body. The funding source is to be determined.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department - Animal Care Services issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for qualified Wildlife Management Professionals or Firms with expertise in developing and implementing wildlife population control plans. The primary objective is to reduce the population of wild hogs (Sus scrofa) and javelinas (Pecari tajacu) within the city limits and surrounding areas, which have increasingly become a threat to public safety, property, and the local ecosystem. The RFQ was publicly advertised and posted in accordance with the City’s procurement policies.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 7.2: Prevent and control risks to public health and safety.
• Policy 7.2.8: Manage animal populations to reduce the risk of injury, property damage, and zoonotic disease transmission.
• Goal 7.6: Protect the community from environmental and public safety hazards.
• Policy 7.6.1: Address environmental and wildlife-related threats that impact community health and safety.
• Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and operational capacity.
• Policy 7.5.1: Support effective public health and animal control operations that respond to emerging community needs.
Summary of alignment: This action aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by addressing public health, safety, and environmental risks associated with unmanaged wildlife populations. Reducing wild hog and javelina populations helps prevent injuries, property damage, traffic hazards, and potential zoonotic disease exposure while protecting local ecosystems. The implementation of a professional wildlife management plan strengthens the City’s animal care and public health operations and supports the Plan’s goals of safeguarding residents, maintaining environmental balance, and enhancing community well-being.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approve the Motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The item is contingent upon available funding, and the funding source is to be determined. No financial impact at this time.