Description
The City of Salina seeks a qualified vendor to assume full management and operation of its municipal animal shelter, providing comprehensive animal husbandry, administrative, veterinary, and public outreach services. The contractor must obtain Kansas shelter licensing, operate a public office with set hours, manage intake and placement of 1,800–2,000 animals annually, maintain detailed records, and comply with city ordinances and state reporting requirements. A three‑year budget proposal with cost methodology is required, and the contract begins by January 1 2027 for an initial one‑year term with possible renewal.
• Full operational control of a 10,100 sq ft shelter (including surgery suite and exercise area)
• Mandatory licensing, veterinary care, animal welfare, and compliance reporting
• Required detailed budget, staffing plan, and cost‑methodology documentation
• Evaluation based on service quality, experience, staffing, and cost (55 pts total)
• Submission must include electronic flash drive plus three hard‑copy sealed packets by Sep 10 2026.