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The City of Salina, Kansas is seeking a qualified entity to assume full management and operation of its municipal animal shelter beginning on or before January 1 2027. The contractor will be responsible for all administrative duties, animal husbandry, and animal services programs, including licensing, record‑keeping, staffing, veterinary care, public adoption activities, and compliance with city ordinances. The contract is initially for one year with two optional one‑year renewals and requires detailed budgeting, cost methodology, and regular reporting. • Provide comprehensive shelter administration (licensing, finance, public hours, emergency contact, facility maintenance). • Deliver daily animal husbandry services: feeding, cleaning, veterinary examinations, surgeries, vaccinations, and euthanasia as needed. • Operate animal services programs such as adoption outreach, volunteer coordination, foster placement, and specialized care for dangerous or long‑stay animals. • Submit quarterly/bi‑annual meetings, an annual operational report, and maintain a data‑management system for all animal intake and disposition records.