Project Information

Bid Title

Animal Care Services Review

Issuing Agency

City of Lake Forest

Location

California

Published Date

Oct 22, 2025

Closing Date

Nov 5, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Animal Care Services Review

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 10/22/2025

Due Date: 11/5/2025

Post Information

Posted At:Wed, Oct 22, 2025 8:00 AMSealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

Animal Care Services Review

The City of Lake Forest is seeking a qualified professional consulting service provider to conduct a thorough review and analysis of its current contract with Orange County Animal Care. The scope of work will include:

• A detailed review of the existing contract terms, conditions, and financial structure.

• An evaluation of current service levels, including response times, service coverage, and overall effectiveness.

• A comparative analysis of animal care services provided in other South Orange County cities, with attention to cost, performance metrics, and best practices.

The consultant will be expected to provide:

1. A comprehensive written report detailing findings, comparisons, and recommendations.

2. A formal presentation of the report to City staff and/or City Council.

Background

The City of Lake Forest is located in southern Orange County, California, in the area commonly referred to as the Saddleback Valley, with a population of approximately 85,000. It is the County's thirty-first city and the second largest city within the Saddleback Valley, encompassing 16.6 square miles. The City of Lake Forest's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.

The City was incorporated in 1991, operates under the Council/Manager form of government and is considered a contract city. The five members of the City Council are elected by district. They serve staggered four-year terms, with the Mayor being selected annually from among the Council Members. The Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

City Hall is located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California 92630. The telephone number is (949) 461-3400, and the fax is (949) 461-3511. The City website address is http://www.lakeforestca.gov .

Timeline

Project Release Date:

October 22, 2025

Informational Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

October 28, 2025, 11:00am

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Question Submission Deadline:

October 28, 2025, 5:00pm

Submission Deadline:

November 5, 2025, 5:00pm

Anticipated Contractor Selection Date:

December 16, 2025

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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