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The City of Salina is seeking a qualified contractor to assume full management and operation of its municipal animal shelter. The scope includes administrative oversight, animal husbandry, public‑facing adoption services, routine facility maintenance, staffing and volunteer management, veterinary care coordination, comprehensive reporting, and strict regulatory compliance with Kansas and local ordinances. The contract is for an initial one‑year term with two optional one‑year renewals, and proposals must include a three‑year budget, cost methodology, and evidence of capability to meet licensing, staffing, and insurance requirements. • Manage all day‑to‑day shelter functions: intake, care, adoption, euthanasia, and record‑keeping. • Provide administrative services, including licensing, financial reporting, and quarterly/bi‑annual meetings with the City. • Deliver staffing, contractor, and volunteer oversight, ensure 40 hours/week public service hours, and maintain facility repairs and compliance.