Animal Control and Shelter Services

The City of Saratoga is seeking a provider for animal control field services, sheltering, veterinary care, dead animal removal, and animal licensing, with services beginning July 1, 2027.

City of Saratoga


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Open (open)
Nov 11, 2026 12:00 AM
Oct 22, 2026 05:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 3 years options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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nsagastume@saratoga.ca.us
+14088681230
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Attn: Nathan Sagastume, Community Development Department, City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Description

The City seeks a provider for animal control field services within city limits, including responding to calls, handling stray, injured, dangerous, and diseased animals, investigating bites and attacks, and removing dead animals. The provider must also operate or arrange shelter services and provide veterinary care, including emergency care, quarantine, adoption and humane disposition, and animal licensing administration. The scope includes public access and customer service, trained personnel and suitable vehicles, records and reporting, disaster response planning, and coordination with the City. Proposals must address all minimum required services and may separately offer and price optional or enhanced services. The City anticipates an initial three-year term beginning July 1, 2027, with up to two three-year extension options.

Classification Codes
NAICS812910Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
PSCR416Veterinary/Animal Care Services
Smart Codes
animal control servicesanimal shelter servicesveterinary care
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 23, 2026-RFP Issued
Oct 30, 2026 03:00 PM-Written Questions Due
Nov 04, 2026 12:00 AM-Answers Posted by Addendum
Nov 11, 2026 12:00 AM-Proposals Due
Nov 16, 2026-Interviews, If Held
Dec 2, 2026-City Council Consideration
Jul 1, 2027-Services Begin
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial general liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' compensation
  • Employer's liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional (including veterinary) liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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