Animal Shelter Feasibility Study Request for Information

The City of Pittsburgh is soliciting a Request for Information (RFI) for an Animal Shelter Feasibility Study, targeting a comprehensive assessment of constructing and operating a city-owned animal shelter facility. This procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID 685ee11782de241ac0011b7d, is specifically focused on gathering detailed scope and cost information from potential consultants or studies teams. The primary deliverable will be a comprehensive feasibility study examining the potential development, operational requirements, and strategic considerations for establishing a municipal animal shelter. The RFI was posted on February 19, 2025, with responses due by April 17, 2024, indicating a relatively short response window for interested parties. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, respondents will likely need to demonstrate expertise in municipal facility planning, animal welfare infrastructure, operational cost modeling, and architectural/design capabilities for animal shelter environments.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified consulting firms and does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The study will encompass jurisdictions within Allegheny County and potentially broader Pennsylvania municipal contexts, suggesting a regional perspective in the feasibility assessment. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the available documentation, and there are no explicit indications of current animal shelter infrastructure requiring integration. While a specific budget range is not provided, municipal feasibility studies of this nature typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 depending on the complexity of the research, site evaluations, and comprehensive reporting requirements. Interested respondents should carefully review the full RFI documentation to understand the precise scope, submission requirements, and potential project parameters.