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The City of Salina is seeking a qualified vendor to assume full management and operational responsibility for its municipal animal shelter. The contractor must provide comprehensive services—including administration, animal husbandry, veterinary coordination, public‑facing adoption and intake functions, routine facility maintenance, staffing and volunteer oversight, reporting, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations—starting on or before January 1 2027. The contract is initially for one year with two optional one‑year renewals, and proposals must include a detailed three‑year budget, cost methodology, transition plan, performance metrics, and standard‑of‑care documentation. • Manage daily shelter operations, animal care, veterinary services, and public adoption programs. • Deliver a full staffing plan, including qualified personnel, subcontractors, and volunteer management. • Provide a three‑year budget and cost methodology, meeting insurance and compliance requirements. • Submit sealed proposals (electronic copy on flash drive plus three hard copies) by the September 10 2026 deadline. • Contract award timing, award date, and final contract value are not disclosed.