City of Quesnel Request for Expression of Interest for Animal Shelter Services 2026
City of QuesnelCity · Quesnel, BC- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- 1 day left
- Primary contact
- Tanya Turner
The 30-second brief
The City of Quesnel is requesting expressions of interest from qualified organizations, animal welfare societies, and private operators for the provision of animal shelter services. The scope encompasses animal shelter operations, safe and secure shelter facilities for dogs, intake and assessment, temporary housing, daily care, feeding, cleaning, exercise, and veterinary services. Additional requirements include reunification and adoption services, public education, animal control support services, after-hours holding capabilities, and facility compliance with zoning and health standards. Interested parties must submit a letter of interest detailing organizational information, service capability, staffing, and experience by October 30, 2026. This is a market awareness and information-gathering process and does not solicit pricing or create a contractual commitment.
Safe and secure shelter facilities for dogs, Intake and assessment of impounded, Abandoned, Stray, Or surrendered animals, Temporary housing and daily care, Feeding, Cleaning, Exercise, Enrichment, And monitoring of animal health and wellbeing, Maintenance of shelter records and animal tracking information, Basic health assessments and monitoring, Isolation capabilities for sick or injured animals, Emergency response procedures for animal care incidents, Owner identification and reunification efforts, Adoption screening and placement programs, Public education regarding responsible pet ownership, After-hours holding capabilities, Receiving animals delivered by bylaw enforcement/animal control officers, RCMP, Or other authorized personnel, Assistance with evidence holds or extended impoundments where legally required
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Summary
The City of Quesnel is requesting expressions of interest from qualified organizations, animal welfare societies, and private operators for the provision of animal shelter services.
The scope encompasses animal shelter operations, safe and secure shelter facilities for dogs, intake and assessment, temporary housing, daily care, feeding, cleaning, exercise, and veterinary services. Additional requirements include reunification and adoption services, public education, animal control support services, after-hours holding capabilities, and facility compliance with zoning and health standards. Interested parties must submit a letter of interest detailing organizational information, service capability, staffing, and experience by October 30, 2026. This is a market awareness and information-gathering process and does not solicit pricing or create a contractual commitment.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
23- Safe and secure shelter facilities for dogs
- Intake and assessment of impounded
- Abandoned
- Stray
- Surrendered animals
- Temporary housing and daily care
- Feeding
- Cleaning
- Exercise
- Enrichment
- Monitoring of animal health and wellbeing
- Maintenance of shelter records and animal tracking information
- Basic health assessments and monitoring
- Isolation capabilities for sick or injured animals
- Emergency response procedures for animal care incidents
- Owner identification and reunification efforts
- Adoption screening and placement programs
- Public education regarding responsible pet ownership
- After-hours holding capabilities
- Receiving animals delivered by bylaw enforcement/animal control officers
- RCMP
- Other authorized personnel
- Assistance with evidence holds or extended impoundments where legally required
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Quesnel, BC
Questions about this RFEI
How do I respond to this RFEI from City of Quesnel?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Tanya Turner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFEI?
Most government agencies, including City of Quesnel in BC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFEI submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tanya Turner. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Safe and secure shelter facilities for dogs, Intake and assessment of impounded, Abandoned, Stray, Or surrendered animals, Temporary housing and daily care, Feeding, Cleaning, Exercise, Enrichment, And monitoring of animal health and wellbeing, Maintenance of shelter records and animal tracking info. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Quesnel?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Quesnel are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Quesnel regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFEI?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Quesnel for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Quesnel, BC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.