Seattle Park District Opengov #CD 2026-019

Consultant Services for New Seattle Animal Shelter Facility Planning

The City of Seattle is seeking a qualified consultant team to support the planning and development of a new municipal animal shelter facility. - Government Buyer: - City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services, Capital Development Division - Scope of Services: - Programming and predesign services for a new 50,000 sq ft animal shelter - Potential for subsequent design and construction administration services - Assessment of operational needs, site planning, and stakeholder engagement - Emphasis on sustainability (LEED Gold certification) and community engagement - Key Requirements: - Consultant team must have experience with program-driven buildings of at least 30,000 sq ft - Must include a veterinarian (DVM) with shelter design experience - Demonstrated expertise in animal shelter design, including clinic, animal care, staff/client spaces, and truck bays - Experience with co-location planning for the Seattle Police Department Canine Unit may be considered - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - All responses must be submitted electronically through the city's procurement portal - Primary place of performance is Seattle, WA, at city-owned property designated for the new animal shelter

Description

The City of Seattle is seeking qualifications for Professional Animal Care Services for the Seattle Animal Shelter. The project involves providing programming and predesign services for a new municipal animal shelter facility, with the intent for the consultant team to also perform design and construction administration services. The new facility will address current and future operational needs, improve safety and circulation, and expand veterinary and community outreach services. Qualifications are due by June 25, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by May 26, 2026, through the specified procurement portal.

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