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Staff report with possible action regarding RFQ 2026-003 for Wildlife Management Professionals Services with Brewster Environmental Quality Services LLC for developing and implementing wildlife population control plans for wild hogs and javelinas within the city limits and surrounding areas.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 7, 2026, Council approved Motion 26-173 to select and Negotiate contract.
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 (Pecaro tajacu) within the city limits and surrounding areas, which have increasingly become a threat to public safety, property, and the local ecosystem body.
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
recommendation
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2027
Budgeted Y/N?: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact at the moment.