Animal Control Study

The City of Spokane issued an Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP) to conduct a comprehensive Animal Control Study. The scope includes evaluating current animal‑control operations, benchmarking against national best practices and relevant statutes, performing a financial analysis of potential municipal takeover of services, identifying barriers for non‑profit or private providers, and delivering actionable recommendations and a final report. The contract is limited to a maximum budget of $25,000, requires a technical, management, and cost proposal, and mandates participation in a kickoff meeting and monthly progress check‑ins. The award was made to Shelter Savvy, LLC under a firm‑fixed‑price lump‑sum arrangement. • Evaluate existing animal‑control contracts and compare to best practices and Spokane Municipal Code §10.74. • Conduct financial modeling to assess feasibility of municipal service provision. • Identify barriers for non‑profit/private entities and provide a recommended, financially responsible animal‑control model. • Deliver a final consultant report with recommendations and attend required project meetings.