The ACPS Transfer program

The City of Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a single-source award to the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) for animal transfer, medical care, and shelter services under the ACPS Transfer program, with proposals due August 13, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement without competitive bidding.

JHS will facilitate the transfer of at least 1,500 dogs and cats quarterly from the Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) facility or through direct intake at the JHS facility located at 8454 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida. The scope encompasses sheltering, veterinary care, medical screening, behavioral assessment, and adoption services. The program is designed to prevent overcrowding at the ACPS facility by leveraging JHS's demonstrated capacity, staffing, veterinary resources, and infrastructure.

The contract term runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The estimated quantity and response price have not been specified in the available solicitation documents. The single-source justification affirms that JHS is the sole responsible source capable of meeting the volume and scope of services required. Market research conducted by ACPS determined that other local animal welfare organizations and veterinary providers lack the demonstrated capacity to fulfill the specified volume of animals while providing comprehensive services.

The City's Finance & Administration Department, Procurement Division, is conducting this procurement on behalf of ACPS. Sandy Simpson-Smith (ssimpson@coj.net) is the designated buyer. Protest procedures are available for interested parties. The solicitation was posted July 30, 2026 and opened at 10:29 a.m. Eastern Standard Time the same day.