Rfp-Dsi-New St Paul Animal Shelter-Dogs Kennels&Cat Cages

The City of Saint Paul has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit bids for the design, development, purchase, and installation of all dog kennels and cat cages for a new animal shelter project valued at approximately $6 million. The project aims to enhance animal welfare by providing safe, healthy, and enriched environments in accordance with standards set by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. Interested vendors are invited to participate in a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, with proposals due by October 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The city retains the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities, ensuring a fair and competitive procurement process. Supporting documentation includes detailed procedures for bid protests for procurements over $175,000, instructions for supplier registration and password resets on the city’s procurement portal, and guidelines for responding to procurement events. Additional documents specify the city’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) requirements, including the necessity for contractors to submit certified Affirmative Action Plans and adhere to workforce participation goals. The Vendor Outreach Program Ordinance emphasizes encouraging local small, minority, and woman-owned businesses, with standards for good faith efforts to meet participation goals. Overall, the procurement process emphasizes transparency, compliance with equal opportunity policies, and fostering diverse vendor engagement to support the successful completion of the new animal shelter facilities.