Opportunity
Merx #POUND KEEPER CONTRACT
Pound Keeper Services for Municipality of Tweed, Ontario
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
June 09, 2026
Identifier
POUND KEEPER CONTRACT
NAICS
812910
The Municipality of Tweed in Ontario is seeking a contractor to serve as Pound Keeper for animal control services: - Government Buyer: - Municipality of Tweed, Ontario - Services Requested: - Pound Keeper services for stray, misbehaved, or abandoned dogs - Contractor must provide and operate a facility for animal control - Oversight and management of Pound operations - Requirements: - Compliance with the Pound Act and local by-laws (By-law 2014-07 and By-law -32) for dog licensing and regulation - Service classified under Custodial Operations and Related Services (NIGP code N10) - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service-based contract - Unique/Notable: - Contractor is responsible for both the facility and operational management - Emphasis on legal compliance with animal control regulations
Description
This is a formal Request for Tender issued by the Municipality of Tweed for the position of Pound Keeper. The Pound Keeper is responsible for managing animal control operations for stray, misbehaved, or abandoned dogs in accordance with the Pound Act and local by-laws. The contract involves providing a facility and overseeing the operations of the Pound to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The deadline for submissions is June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.