Animal Control Truck Upfits

The County Animal Services Department provides critical public safety and animal welfare services across our entire jurisdiction. To ensure operational readiness, the County manages a structured vehicle replacement program designed to balance fiscal responsibility with the maintenance of a highly reliable, professional-looking fleet. Our current operational fleet relies on all-aluminum animal control boxes upfitted onto Silverado 3500 trucks . This specific material and configuration are critical to our mission for several reasons: Durability & Longevity: All-aluminum builds withstand the rigorous, daily demands of animal transport and exposure to unpredictable weather elements without structural degradation. Hygiene & Maintenance: Aluminum allows for easy, thorough sanitization, preventing the spread of disease and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and animals. Professional Public Image: The County prioritizes maintaining a clean, modern, and high-quality appearance while operating in the community. To maintain continuity of service and fleet uniformity, the County requires new upfits to match or exceed the build quality, durability, and general aesthetic of our existing assets. A successful proposal will not only meet the basic structural requirements but will also address the unique challenges of animal control operations. We are highly interested in vendors who can deliver: Advanced Climate Comfort: Highly efficient ventilation or climate control integration to ensure animal safety during extreme weather. Ergonomic & Secure Latches: Heavy-duty, easily sanitizable, and escape-proof latching mechanisms that facilitate quick, one-handed operation for officers. Maximize Longevity: Innovative structural framing that eliminates vibration wear and extends the service life of the box to maximize taxpayers' return on investment.