Proposals are invited for animal shelter administration services, including operation and management. Applicants must have prior shelter, rescue, adoption, fundraising, and business experience. Proposals are due by 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The City of Long Beach reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The contract will be for an initial term of five years with options to renew.
Proposals must be received by 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Payments shall be made in equal amounts in the 1st regularly scheduled check run of the City following the previous quarterly service. The city shall make payment within thirty 30 to fortyfive 45 days after delivery of any purchase or rendering of services made under the terms of this contract acceptance, after a proper invoice of same is submitted and approved by the city purchasing agent.
The award will be based on qualifications and experience (50 points), quality of proposal (25 points), and price response (25 points). The City Council's decision will be final.
Applicants must have prior shelter, rescue, adoption, fundraising, and business experience. A resume of education and experience should be attached to the proposal.
The successful bidder, upon failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract and bonds within fifteen 15 days after receiving notice of acceptance, shall forfeit the proposal security deposited with the bid as liquidated damages.
No proposal will be accepted from or a contract awarded to any person, firm or corporation that is in arrears or is in default to the city upon any debt or contract, or that is a defaulter, as surety or otherwise, upon any obligation to said city or who has failed to perform faithfully any previous contract with the city.