Description
The City of Salina is seeking a qualified contractor to assume full management and operation of its municipal animal shelter. The contractor will be responsible for all day‑to‑day shelter functions—including animal intake, care, veterinary services, adoption, foster and volunteer programs, compliance with state and local regulations, financial management, and routine facility maintenance—while the City retains ownership of the building and core utilities. The contract starts on or before January 1 2027 for an initial one‑year term with two optional one‑year renewals, and the City requires a detailed three‑year budget and cost methodology from proposers.
• Manage animal husbandry, veterinary care, adoption, foster, and volunteer programs.
• Provide administrative services (licensing, record‑keeping, public hours, fee collection, reporting).
• Assume full operational responsibility, including electricity costs, staffing (retain current staff if possible), and compliance with local ordinances (e.g., pit‑bull regulations).