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Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with HLP, Inc. for the Chameleon animal services case management system and Public Access software, including license subscription, maintenance, and support, adding $62,863 for a new total Agreement amount of $204,293 and extending the term three years, for a new term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2029.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with HLP, Inc. for the Chameleon animal services case management system and Public Access software, including license subscription, maintenance, and support, adding $62,863 for a new total Agreement amount of $204,293 and extending the term three years, for a new term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2029.
SUMMARY:
HLP, Inc. provides case management software, Chameleon, that is utilized within Hitchcock Road Animal Services (HRAS). This Amendment No. 3 adds additional funds and extends the terms of the agreement for 3 years.
DISCUSSION:
HLP, Inc. is the leading provider of animal shelter software and has been providing systems analysis and design, project management, custom software development and support, hardware installation, and training programs for animal sheltering facilities and governmental agencies since 1984. Animal Services utilizes this software daily for case management of animals, people, field activities, bite investigations, payments and volunteers.
HLP, Inc. notified HRAS of a fee increase in spring of 2026 and adjusted fees are included in this revised Agreement for the next 3 years.
This work supports the County of Monterey Health Department 2025-2028 Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Deepen Organizational effectiveness and support long term sustainability. It also supports the following of the ten essential public health...
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