County of Collier #237614

Collier County TNVR Program for Feral Cats – Implementation and Operation

Collier County is launching its first formal Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) program for free-roaming and feral cats. - Government Buyer: - Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division, on behalf of Domestic Animal Services Division - Program Scope: - Implement and operate a comprehensive TNVR program - Services include humane trapping, sterilization (neutering/spaying), rabies vaccination, and release of cats - Community education and outreach to promote humane cat population control - Program must comply with Collier County Animal Control Ordinance (Chapter 14) - Requirements: - Qualified vendor with experience in veterinary services, animal care, and community engagement - Focus on reducing free-roaming cat populations and improving public health and safety - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Main services requested: veterinary procedures, animal care, vaccination, and public education

Description

Collier County is seeking a qualified vendor to implement and operate a new Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) program to humanely manage and reduce the population of free-roaming and feral cats. The program aims to reduce cat populations through sterilization, improve public health by vaccinating cats against rabies, and promote community education and engagement. This initiative aligns with the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance and addresses public health, environmental, and community concerns related to feral cats.

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