Animal Care and Placement Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
TIMELINE
Optional Open House: July 14th, 2026
Deadline for Questions: July 16th, 2026
Final Addendum Issued: July 21st, 2026
SOQ Submission Deadline: July 30th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Cowlitz County
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Kelso, Washington is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive animal care and placement services. The selected provider will be responsible for receiving animals released from the custody of the county sheriff’s office and will assume responsibility for their housing, care, and ultimate disposition.
Required services include animal intake, safe and sanitary housing, daily care routines, and access to appropriate veterinary care. The provider must also coordinate foster placements, facilitate adoptions, and pursue other humane outcomes as necessary. Maintaining accurate records and reporting on activities is also expected as part of this engagement.
All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted no later than July 16, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due July 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 16, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Cowlitz County. The work is located in Kelso, Washington, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Experience in animal care and shelter operations
- Proven ability to coordinate foster and adoption programs
- Capacity to provide veterinary care and reporting
- Familiarity with government contracts and compliance in Washington State
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