Request for Proposals - Animal Services Operational Assessment

The City of Salina is seeking a consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive operational assessment of its municipal animal shelter. The consultant will evaluate facility layout, animal care practices, operations, community outreach, volunteer program, finance, data management, leadership, and veterinary services, then deliver a detailed written report, executive summary, prioritized recommendations with implementation timelines, cost estimates for improvements, and a presentation to city leadership. • Scope covers physical facility, shelter operations, animal care, community engagement, volunteer management, finance/budgeting, data systems, leadership, and veterinary services. • Deliverables: full assessment report, executive summary, prioritized action plan with timeline and cost estimates, and stakeholder presentation. • Timeline is tight: kickoff April 17 2026, draft report May 18 2026, final report June 1 2026 (≈6 weeks). • Evaluation heavily weighted toward relevant municipal‑shelter experience (30 %) and quality of approach (25 %). • Budget context: shelter operating budget ~ $889 K (FY 2025); consulting fee not capped.