New York State Contract Reporter #RFP0394

Administrator Sought for New York State Animal Population Control Program

This opportunity seeks an administrator for the New York State Animal Population Control Program, focusing on reducing unwanted and stray dog and cat populations statewide (excluding New York City). - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets - Division of Fiscal Management - Scope of Work: - Administration of the Animal Population Control Program - Manage and distribute grants to qualified organizations providing low-cost spay/neuter services - Solicit, review, and fund provider applications - Monitor provider performance and expenditures - Establish and enforce reporting requirements - Submit annual program reports to state leadership - Eligible Respondents: - Incorporated societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals - Humane societies - Animal protective associations - 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporations focused on animal rescue, adoption, or spay/neuter services - Funding and Term: - Estimated annual funding: $650,000 to $700,000 (total contract value approx. $3,375,000 over 5 years) - Initial contract term: 5 years, with possible renewal - Quarterly payments to the administrator - Notable Requirements: - Administrator must meet MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) and SDVOB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) participation goals - Program excludes New York City - Funding sourced from dog license surcharges, license plate sales, deposits, and donations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service administration contract

Description

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking proposals from eligible not-for-profit entities to administer the state animal population control program as required by Agriculture and Markets Law section 117-a. The program aims to reduce the population of unwanted and stray dogs and cats, thereby decreasing euthanasia and public health risks. Eligible respondents include incorporated societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, humane societies, animal protective associations, and other 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporations focused on statewide companion animal population management. The contract term is five years with potential renewal, and the anticipated annual funding is between $650,000 and $700,000.

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