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 licensing, day‑to‑day animal husbandry, public adoption services, staffing, financial management, and compliance with city ordinances. The scope includes administration of shelter records, veterinary care, volunteer and foster programs, routine facility maintenance, and delivery of a transition plan for full takeover by January 1 2027.
• Operate the 10,100 sq ft shelter (plus surgery suite and outdoor area) and maintain all licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Provide comprehensive animal care: feeding, cleaning, veterinary services, exercise, and humane euthanasia when required.
• Manage public-facing services: adoption hours (minimum 40 hrs/week), intake of city‑controlled animals, and quarterly reporting to the City.
• Submit detailed three‑year budget proposals, cost methodologies, and maintain transparent financial records for audit.
• Employ existing city shelter staff (or equivalent) and deliver a detailed transition plan to assume full operations by the contract start date.