Provide Animal Control Officer Services for on a Daily and As-Needed Basis

The City of Garden Grove is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to provide Animal Control Officer services on a daily and on-call basis. The scope of work includes capturing, impounding, and transporting domestic and wild animals to appropriate facilities, as well as caring for sick or injured animals, quarantining potentially dangerous animals, and handling deceased animals. Contractors will also be responsible for investigating and enforcing animal-related complaints, including neglect and violations of municipal and state codes, as well as preparing reports and addressing other animal control issues reported within the city. The contract aims to ensure comprehensive animal management and enforcement services, with a flexible response to various animal-related incidents and concerns. The solicitation, identified as S-1352, was posted in December 2024, with a response deadline set for January 2025. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000, reflecting the scope and importance of the services. Interested vendors are directed to submit their proposals through the City’s PlanetBids electronic bidding portal, which provides detailed instructions for bid submission, including handling addenda, uploading documents, and troubleshooting. The contract is managed by the City of Garden Grove, located in California, with primary contact being Sandy Segawa. The project emphasizes selecting experienced contractors capable of managing a broad spectrum of animal control duties efficiently and effectively to support the city’s animal care and public safety objectives.