Description
The City of Salina, Kansas seeks a qualified contractor to assume full management and operation of its municipal animal shelter. The scope covers administration (licensing, compliance, financial reporting), comprehensive animal husbandry (daily care, veterinary services, facility upkeep), and animal services programs (adoptions, volunteer and foster coordination, public outreach). The contractor must meet a minimum of 40 public‑hour service weeks, assume all electricity costs, and be ready to take over operations by January 1 2027. A three‑year budget proposal and detailed staffing plan are required, and the contract is initially for one year with two optional one‑year renewals.
• Administer licensing, record‑keeping, fee collection, and quarterly reporting for the shelter.
• Provide full animal care, including veterinary examinations, surgeries, vaccinations, and emergency treatment.
• Operate adoption, volunteer, foster, and public outreach programs while maintaining compliance with Kansas and City regulations.