CITY OF PASCO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ANIMAL ASSESSMENTS FOR RESCUE PLACEMENT The Tri-Cities Animal Services is soliciting Proposals from qualified Consultants to assist with behavioral evaluations and professional input related to dogs deemed unsuitable for standard public adoption. The selected consultant(s) will support staff in identifying placement opportunities through approved rescue partners for behaviorally complex or high-risk dogs housed at the Tri-Cities Animal Services facility. The complete RFP and full scope of work can be obtained on the City's website at https://www.pasco-wa.gov/Bids.aspx beginning Monday, July 7th, 2025, at 10:00am. It is the sole responsibility of the Consultant to obtain any RFP updates or addenda from the City's website. Responses shall be submitted electronically. One electronic copy, including attachments, shall be transmitted to Samantha McCanse, Management Analyst I, at mccanses@pasco-wa.gov Email Subject shall be: 'RFP – ANIMAL ASSESSMENTS FOR RESCUE PLACEMENT' with a maximum size of 20mb. The due date is Wednesday, July 23, 2025, no later than 2:00pm. Technical questions regarding the scope of this project should be put in writing and directed Samantha McCanse at mcanses@pasco-wa.gov no less than three (3) working days prior to the time that submittals are due. The City of Pasco is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Small, minority- and women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit a statement of qualifications. Those submitting Firms determined to be best qualified to undertake the services required under this RFP may be invited to an interview (with the possibility of making a presentation) to the City's selection committee. The City reserves the right to reject any and all responses and to waive technicalities or irregularities, and after careful consideration of all submissions and factors involved make the award to best serve the interests of the City of Pasco. DATED: July 3, 2025 Publish: July 7, 2025 July 14, 2025 IPL0251646 Jul 7,14 2025