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The City of Salina, Kansas is seeking a qualified vendor to assume full management and operation of its municipal animal shelter. The contract requires comprehensive administration, animal husbandry, veterinary coordination, volunteer and staff management, routine facility maintenance, and extensive reporting. The selected provider must be ready to begin operations on or before January 1 2027 and will serve an initial one‑year term with two optional one‑year renewals. The RFP expects a detailed three‑year budget and cost methodology, and the proposal must be submitted in sealed format by the deadline. • Manage daily shelter functions: intake, care, adoption, and euthanasia compliance. • Provide veterinary services, maintain records, and ensure regulatory adherence (including Kansas State licensing). • Oversee staffing (including current city employees), volunteers, contractors, and facility upkeep. • Deliver quarterly/annual reports on operations, finances, and animal outcomes. • Submit a comprehensive cost proposal covering all operational categories.