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City of Auburn Seeking Proposals Interest for Animal Sheltering Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2010

AUBURN, Wash. - May 7, 2010 - The City of Auburn is requesting proposals of interest for the purpose of contracting for animal sheltering services for the animals impounded through the City of Auburn’s Animal Care and Control program to include owner surrenders and turn in of stray animals by citizens.

An informational meeting of potential applicants will be held in City Hall Room 3 at 6 p.m. on May 24, 2010 to discuss requirements and options stated in the Scope of Services. Requests for Proposals (RFP) will be required approximately one week later. Download full proposal here.

The City of Auburn is researching the possibility of establishing its own animal care and control (ACC) program for the City starting as early as January 1, 2011. One component to this program is contracting with an organization to receive and care for animals impounded pursuant to City ordinance, County Code (Title 11 Animals) or the Revised Code of Washington, and possibly owner surrenders and strays.

For more information on submitting a proposal, contact the City’s Human Resources Department at 253-931-3077.

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City of Auburn
25 West Main St.
Auburn, WA 98001
253-804-5096
www.auburnwa.gov