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~i <br />of which are detailed in the memorandum to the Board of Commissioners dated October 17 <br />(attached). <br />If the Board of County Commissioners chooses to contract with either HSUS or AHA for <br />evaluation, a potential time frame could be: <br />Define elements of contract with external evaluator & solicit prices November <br />Make decision on contract and engage evaluator November/December <br />External evaluation data gathering December -January <br />Site visits by evaluators February <br />Preliminary report by evaluators May <br />Final report by evaluators June <br />After reviewing the materials from both HSUS and AHA, receiving feedback from both the <br />Board of Health committee and the APS Board, evaluating the reference reports for HSUS, and <br />considering responsiveness to the prospective client and the overall capabilities of either <br />external evaluator to perform a full and comprehensive assessment, staff is recommending that <br />should the Board of Commissioners wish to move forward, that the staff enter into negotiations <br />with HSUS. To do so, staff will need Board of Commissioner's confirmation of a proposed scope <br />of work and direction on any other concerns necessary for a successful engagement. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: <br />The cost of the contract will depend on the actual scope of work identified and endorsed by the <br />Board of Commissioners. HSUS takes into account the size of the county involved as well as <br />the scope of the study. The price may range from $15,000 to $20,000, however this is only an <br />estimate; more specific cost figures can be derived through actual contract negotiation. Funds <br />for the contract could be appropriated from the Board's contingency account. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board of Commissioners <br />authorize staff to enter into negotiations with the Humane Society of the United States for the <br />conduct of an external evaluation of the Orange County Animal Shelter Operation, with a scope <br />of work and projected timeline as confirmed by the Board as the result of discussion with staff <br />and consideration of input during the public comment period of this work session. <br />