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

The City of Salina seeks a qualified contractor to assume full management and daily operation of its municipal animal shelter, covering administration, animal husbandry, veterinary coordination, public services, and facility upkeep. The contract begins on or before January 1 2027 and runs for one year with two optional renewal years. The contractor must staff the shelter, maintain compliance with all applicable regulations, provide comprehensive animal care, and deliver regular reporting to the city. • Manage all aspects of shelter administration, licensing, financial tracking, and compliance with Kansas and local ordinances. • Provide daily animal husbandry services, including feeding, cleaning, veterinary care, exercise, and record‑keeping in a data‑management system. • Operate public‑facing programs such as adoption services, volunteer coordination, foster home recruitment, and community outreach, maintaining a website with up‑to‑date animal profiles. • Deliver a complete transition plan to assume full responsibility by Jan 1 2027, and submit detailed three‑year budget, cost methodology, and performance metrics.