Specifications include, but are not limited to: St. Louis County is seeking proposals from suitably qualified consultants to evaluate ACC’s policies, practices, standard operating procedures, veterinary protocols, and facilities. The report will include an evaluation of ACC for its compliance with the Missouri Department of Agriculture – Animal Care Facilities Act, the Association of Shelter Veterinarian standards and guidelines, and best practices, identify areas for improvements, make recommendations on tasks necessary to increase the live release rate, eliminate pet overpopulation in the community and decrease the number of animals coming into the facility (intake), and improve ACC’s current processes and procedures.