Beyond HVAC, the DFA Animal Welfare Fund Grant Agreement 25‑J9503‑09 commits the City of Grants to plan, design, purchase, and install kennel upgrades, drainage improvements, and shade structures at the Grants Animal Care Center, in addition to HVAC systems. The grant totals up to $252,500, runs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, and requires quarterly performance reports, final and annual reports, and adherence to State Procurement Code, evaluation, and reporting standards. Only a portion of this funding has been programmed so far (e.g., $70,000 for HVAC engineering in BAR 26‑1949), so significant capital scope remains unprogrammed and unprocured. Contractors and vendors of kennel systems, shelter flooring and drainage, shade structures, outdoor enclosures, and animal‑care‑specific building materials can engage the City during this planning phase to shape specs and propose solutions that maximize welfare outcomes and meet DFA’s documentation requirements. Professional services firms familiar with PARS, grant reporting, and animal‑facility design can also offer project management and compliance support.

HVAC engineering is one component; kennel, drainage, and shade work are not yet detailed in City min...