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The City of Salina is seeking a qualified organization to assume full management and operation of its municipal animal shelter, covering administration, animal husbandry, veterinary coordination, public‑facing services, and regulatory compliance. The contractor must obtain a Kansas shelter license, develop a transition plan for a Jan 1 2027 start, and provide detailed budgeting for at least three years, with performance metrics and annual reporting. The contract is initially for one year with two optional one‑year renewals, and the city supplies major building utilities except electricity. • Manage all day‑to‑day shelter functions: intake, care, adoption, euthanasia, and record‑keeping. • Provide staffing, volunteer, and subcontractor oversight, including a licensed Kansas veterinarian. • Deliver comprehensive financial and operational reporting, comply with local ordinances (e.g., pit‑bull regulations), and maintain licensing. • Submit a three‑year budget proposal with cost methodology; no pre‑set contract ceiling is given.