Animal Control Officer & Animal Inspector Services FY 2023-2028

The City of Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced and licensed vendor to provide a full range of Animal Control Officer (ACO) and animal inspection services for a 5-year period from fiscal year 2023 to 2028. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive set of animal control and inspection services, including responding to citizen complaints, enforcing animal-related regulations, performing animal inspections, and managing animal-related emergencies. Qualified vendors must possess the necessary licenses and certifications to operate as an ACO and animal inspector in the state of Massachusetts. Proposals will be evaluated based on the vendor's qualifications, experience, and ability to meet the City's service-level requirements.

The Request for Proposals (RFP) document is available online on the City of Worcester's website, and the deadline for submission is August 3, 2022. The City has not specified any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The current incumbent vendor(s) and any existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration are not provided in the information given. The City has also not disclosed the potential award value or budget range for this contract.