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The City of Salina seeks a qualified vendor to assume full management and operation of its municipal animal shelter. The contractor must obtain and maintain Kansas shelter licensing, staff the facility for at least 40 public service hours per week, provide comprehensive animal husbandry (food, water, veterinary care, cleaning, and exercise), and run outreach programs including adoption, volunteer, and foster services. The scope also includes maintaining the 10,100‑sq‑ft shelter building, handling all administrative reporting, complying with local ordinances, and delivering a transition plan for takeover by January 1 2027. Evaluation will be based on service quality, experience, staffing plan, and a three‑year budget proposal. • Manage daily shelter operations, intake, adoptions, and after‑hours emergency contacts. • Provide veterinary services, record‑keeping, and compliance with state and city regulations. • Administer public outreach, website, volunteer/foster programs, and quarterly/bi‑annual reporting to the City.