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Everman advances animal shelter procurement; RFQ/RFP published and Tarrant County to repave parking lot
Summary
City staff reported an executed lease for a new animal shelter at 101 E Enon Ave, published an RFQ/RFP for a design‑build firm (responses due Feb. 23) and said the kennel portion is estimated at about $500,000; Tarrant County will repave the front parking lot.
Everman city staff told the City Council on Feb. 10 that the city has executed a lease for a new animal shelter at 101 East Enon Avenue and is proceeding with preparations for renovations.
Staff presented a conceptual floor plan showing roughly 6,000 square feet that would include indoor cat kennels and quarantine, a dog quarantine and holding area with space for 20+ kennels, a medical room, bathing area and a secure drive‑in intake for animal control officers. The building will require renovations; staff published an RFQ and an RFP for a design‑build firm on Feb. 6 to handle the work.
Key procurement dates provided in the meeting: a non‑mandatory pre‑submission meeting and walk‑through scheduled for the week after publication, RFP submissions due Feb. 23 by 5 p.m., finalist interviews later that week, staff selection by March 2, and final council approval of the design‑build selection anticipated at the March council meeting. Staff emphasized the design‑build contract would be contingent on securing funding and that early work focuses on kennel spaces while office renovations would be performed in‑house where possible.
Tarrant County, through Commissioner Miles’ office, has offered to repave the front parking lot at no cost to the city, and staff said they are exploring public‑private partnerships and TIF funds to cover building renovation costs. Staff estimated the kennel‑focused portion of the project at about $500,000, but noted funding has not been finalized.
"This is a huge upgrade for us," staff said, noting shelter staff are engaged and excited about the project. Council did not take a formal funding action that night; staff asked council members to attend the pre‑submission meeting and indicated the project will return for contract approval after funding decisions and selection are complete.
Follow‑up tasks include hosting the pre‑construction walk‑through, receiving RFP responses, conducting interviews and returning to council in March for final approval of a design‑build firm if funding is identified.
