Animal Shelter Services Project

The Canyon County Commissioners issued an open competitive RFP for the operation of animal‑shelter services in Canyon County, Idaho. After a mandatory pre‑proposal conference and evaluation of two proposals, Copper Quill Haven, Inc. was selected as the awardee. The contract covers full‑service shelter operations—including intake, veterinary care, adoptions, community‑cat TNR, licensing, education, volunteer coordination, and facility management—under a FY 2026 budget of roughly $1 million. The award was announced in a Notice of Intent to Award on December 9 2025, with service commencement planned for May 1 2026. Key points include: • Scope: Comprehensive animal‑shelter management (intake, health, adoptions, TNR, licensing, education, volunteer/foster programs, and facility upkeep). • Budget: County contribution $993,000 plus additional revenues; total contract value estimated at $993k for FY 2026. • Timeline: RFP released September 2025, bid deadline October 7 2025, award announced December 2025, services start May 2026. • Vendor: Copper Quill Haven, Inc., a nonprofit based in Nampa, ID, with a detailed phased transition plan.