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Oct 22, 2026
Dec 10, 2026
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROPOSAL NO. PS-2026-02 FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTERING SERVICES
Sealed proposals must be received before 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2026, by the City of Bellflower, C/O: Reception Desk, Attn: Public Safety Department, City of Bellflower, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706 for Animal Control and Sheltering Services. Parties interested in obtaining a Request for Proposals (RFP) package should contact the Public Safety Department, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706 or via telephone at (562) 925-0124, ext. 2532. Contact: Brian McNerney, Director of Public Safety, (562) 925-0124, ext. 2532, bmcnerney@bellflower.ca.gov PROPOSALS ARE DUE: NO LATER THAN 4 P.M., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2026. The City of Bellflower ("City") invites sealed proposals for: Animal Control and Sheltering Services. Return original of Proposal to: C/O: Reception Desk Attn: Public Safety Department City of Bellflower 16600 Civic Center Drive Bellflower, CA 90706 Proposal must include this proposal form and be signed by the Contractor's authorized representative. Proposer must honor proposal prices for sixty (60) days. Award of a purchase contract will be made by the City Council based upon the criteria set forth in this RFP and will be made based upon the best qualified proposer rather than lowest price. Submitted proposals are public records and may be subject to public inspection. Proposal Instructions include: (a) Proposals must include this form, in its entirety, in a sealed envelope with the wording "Request for Proposals No. PS-2026-02 for Animal Control and Sheltering Services - Do Not Open With Regular Mail," and closing date marked on the outside; (b) Include three (3) copies of your Proposal; and (c) Proposal/corrections received after the closing time will not be opened. The City is not responsible for proposals not properly marked and delivered. Upon award, all submissions become a matter of public record. Other instructions and requirements summarized: alternatives must be submitted in an attached letter; currency is U.S. dollars; proposals must be typed or written in black ink; City may reject any or all proposals and waive irregularities; default and assignment provisions described; subcontractors must be listed; indemnification and insurance requirements apply (BIDDERS MUST SIGN AND RETURN EXHIBIT A, INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, WITH THEIR PROPOSAL); bonds are not required for this proposal; bidders must sign and return EXHIBIT B, SIGNATURE VERIFICATION FORM, WITH THEIR PROPOSAL. Insurance requirements (must be submitted with proposal): Commercial General Liability $2,000,000; Business Automobile Liability $1,000,000; Professional Liability $1,000,000; Workers' Compensation in accordance with California law. Policies must name the City of Bellflower as additional insured and meet other specified conditions. Statement of Work and Format: Purpose is Animal Control Sheltering Services. Three (3) copies of the proposal must be received by the City. Proposals will be reviewed by City staff during the week of December 14, 2026 and evaluated using the stated points (Understanding of scope 30; Experience 20; Capability 30; Cost 20). Interviews of highest qualified bidders may be required. The successful Contractor will be selected by the City Council based on the qualifications criteria and City's sole discretion. Introduction/Background: The City requests proposals for full-service animal care and control services. Bellflower is in southeastern Los Angeles County with a population of approximately 76,000. Over the past 5 years Bellflower averaged an intake of approximately 35 live animals per month (70% dogs; 30% cats/misc.) and approximately 30 deceased animals per month (50% cats; 50% dogs/misc.). Community requests for animal control services total approximately 150 requests per month. Scope of Work (summary of required services): Contractor must provide full-service animal control and sheltering services, including but not limited to: operate an animal control shelter capable of housing/kenneling dogs, cats, small and large birds, goats, pigs and other domesticated pet animals; comply with California laws regarding sanitary/cleanliness/space, adoption, spay/neuter programs, and euthanasia notices; shelter hours at least six days per week totaling minimum 24 hours per week; provide an Animal Control Officer available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day (not required to be dedicated to Bellflower but must be available to respond upon request); pick up and impound stray/loose/running-at-large dogs; pick up deceased animals within 24 hours of notification; pick up sick or injured stray animals; investigate animal cruelty and perform welfare checks; enforce Bellflower Municipal Code and applicable State laws related to animals; provide a dog licensing program if capable (collect and remit licensing fees, provide physical tags, maintain license database) or City may retain licensing internally; provide canvassing services once per year for expired dog licenses and canvass all households at least once every two years for licensing compliance; maintain all records related to impounds, kenneling, adoption services, and dog licenses and provide monthly reports including totals for live/dead impounds, adoptions, licenses issued, citations, and service requests responded to. Required Qualifications: Contractor shall describe how they will accomplish the scope of work. All information provided will be subject to verification by the City. Time Schedule: The initial term of the Agreement will be for a period of three years, ending in 2029. Requests for Information: Questions must be submitted in writing by email or mail to Brian McNerney, Director of Public Safety, at 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706 or bmcnerney@bellflower.ca.gov no later than 4 p.m. on November 5, 2026. Responses will be posted by addendum no later than 4 p.m. on November 12, 2026 and emailed to potential proposers who submitted questions. Response Submittal Requirements and Contents of Proposal: Proposals must follow the specified format including Cover Letter (signed), Introduction, Scope of Work narrative, City Resources, Subcontractors, Conflict of Interest, Cost/Price format per Agreement for services, Total cost clearly indicated and itemized, charges for supplies/equipment/travel/subcontractors paid at cost, general overhead included in labor rates. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: an authorized representative must sign; submit THREE (3) complete copies in a sealed envelope plainly marked with bidder name/address and the words "Request for Proposal No. PS-2026-02: Animal Control and Sheltering Services." Late proposals will not be accepted. Addenda may be issued. Proposals may be rejected if late, not in prescribed format, or not signed by an authorized individual. City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. One copy retained for City files; additional materials returned only if requested and at bidder's expense. Proposals constitute an offer and may not be withdrawn for sixty (60) days after the last day to accept proposals. Evaluation criteria reiterated: Contractor's understanding of scope of work, experience providing similar services, capability to handle the project, and cost. Interviews may be conducted for clarification; no new material permitted at interview.
