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York County authorizes negotiations for architectural services for new animal services facility

York County Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Council approved beginning negotiations for RFQ 30-19 to select architectural and engineering design services for a proposed animal services facility (about 30,000 sq ft). Staff said construction costs are uncertain but estimated building costs near $12.5M–$13.5M with total development possibly higher; council asked staff to pursue lower-budget options and return with a recommendation.

York County Council authorized staff to begin contract negotiations under RFQ 30-19 for architectural and engineering design services for an expansion or new animal services facility.

Jim Britton, presenting for the county, said the project team will do due diligence on renovating the existing building versus constructing a new, county-owned facility. Britton described…

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