Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Lockport, New York (hereinafter referred to as the "City") is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide Dog Sheltering Services. The current contract with the Niagara County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is set to expire and the City is now accepting proposals from interested parties to assume these responsibilities. The SPCA has been providing assistance to the Dog Control Officer (DCO) services and operating a shelter for seized dogs on behalf of the City. The City is responsible for DCO duties within the City, as per Article 7 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law. The selected organization will be responsible for the following: Operating a shelter for seized dogs in compliance with Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law (either already in compliance or working towards compliance requirements). Providing monthly reports to the City DCO on sheltering activities as needed. Holding seized dogs for the legally required period (5 days). Maintaining and facilitating the redemption process as per New York State law, with established/set hours for owners to claim their pets. Providing all agreed-upon services with reasonable care and diligence.