RFP%20-%20Animal%20Shelter%20Operations

The City of Salina seeks a qualified entity to assume full management and operation of its municipal animal shelter, encompassing administration, animal husbandry, veterinary coordination, adoption/foster programs, and community outreach. The contractor must maintain licensing, provide 24/7 emergency contacts, generate detailed reports, and ensure compliance with local ordinances while delivering daily animal care, veterinary services, and public adoption services. The scope includes operating the shelter’s building, grounds, surgery suite, and outdoor exercise area, and the contract begins on or before January 1 2027 with an initial one‑year term and two optional renewals. • Administer licensing, record‑keeping, fee collection, and compliance reporting. • Provide daily animal care, veterinary exams, surgeries, vaccinations, and euthanasia as required. • Run adoption, foster, volunteer, and public outreach programs, including a public‑facing website. • Submit a detailed three‑year budget and cost methodology; maintain insurance minimums; comply with all City contractual requirements.