Cowlitz County Public Utility District 1 Civicplus #2026-0021-01

Cowlitz County Seeks Nonprofit Partners for Animal Care and Placement Services

Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to provide animal care and placement services for animals released from County custody. - Government Buyer: - Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, Purchasing Services - Eligible Vendors: - Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with at least two years of relevant experience - Organizations must be located near Cowlitz County and have established veterinary and recordkeeping capabilities - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a service-based solicitation for nonprofits - Services Requested: - Animal intake and transfer coordination for animals released from County custody - Safe, sanitary, and humane housing, feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and exercise - Veterinary care, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, deworming, flea treatment, and permanent identification - Foster coordination: recruiting, screening, and training foster caregivers, monitoring placements, and maintaining records - Adoption services: marketing animals, screening adopters, facilitating placements, and executing adoption agreements - Comprehensive reporting and records management - Unique Requirements: - Organizations must accept animals in varying conditions, including those needing medical or behavioral support - No history of animal welfare violations or regulatory non-compliance - Proof of nonprofit status and appropriate insurance required - Organizations must not be debarred or suspended from contracting - Compensation: - One-time, per-animal fee paid upon transfer from County custody - No minimum volume guaranteed - Period of Performance: - Contract term to be negotiated; possible annual extensions

Description

Cowlitz County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from non-profit organizations to pre-qualify partners capable of receiving animals released from the custody of the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office and assuming responsibility for their housing, care, and disposition. The scope includes efforts to return animals to their owners, foster placement, adoption, or other appropriate outcomes. The selected organizations must provide animal intake, housing, veterinary care, foster coordination, adoption services, and maintain records. Compensation will be through a one-time, per-animal fee upon transfer from County custody.

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