Department of Animal Care and Control Downey Kennels 1 and 2 Cage Refurbishment Project

The Department of Animal Care and Control Downey Kennels 1 and 2 Cage Refurbishment Project involves the restoration and modification of existing kennel facilities at 11258 Garfield Avenue in Downey, California, with a focus on improving functionality, safety, and accessibility. The project was initially approved by the Board on April 18, 2023, but required revision due to updated path of travel requirements aligning with accessibility guidelines and unforeseen cost escalations, leading to a subsequent budget increase approved on July 8, 2025. Work is limited to minor repairs and upgrades to existing infrastructure, qualifying the project for categorical exemptions under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15302, and 15303, which cover minor alterations, repairs, and replacements without expanding use or capacity. The scope includes refurbishing cages, ensuring compliance with ADA standards, and restoring deteriorated components, but does not involve new construction or expansion. The place of performance is firmly established at the Downey facility, and inspection and acceptance are expected to occur on-site upon completion, with compliance required to applicable building and safety codes. The procurement is administered by the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department under solicitation number 87959, with Michael Eugene serving as the primary point of contact for administrative and operational matters. The project’s NAICS code is 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction, and while the estimated contract value is not disclosed, financial adjustments were formally authorized to account for increased construction costs. Submission of proposals was due by August 12, 2025, with documents to be delivered to the County Clerk in Norwalk, though electronic submission via email is implied through contact details. No formal FAR contract clauses, evaluation factors, award methodology, or special requirements such as security clearances, key personnel, options, or OCI provisions are documented. Invoicing procedures, payment offices, accounting codes, and inspection criteria beyond general regulatory compliance are not specified. The project proceeds under administrative approval with no publicly disclosed socioeconomic set-aside, and no offeror certifications, representations, or detailed technical specifications are provided in the available records.