2020RFSQ2018-02.pdf

This is a Request for Sealed Qualifications (RFSQ) issued by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control for the procurement of Emergency and After-Hours Veterinary Services. The County seeks qualified companies to enter into Master Agreements to provide emergency medical care to stray, neglected, and abused animals brought to contractor facilities. Services include stabilization and support of sick and injured animals, as well as administration of euthanasia for animals suffering irremediably due to injury or illness. Contractors must provide their own clinic or hospital facility to deliver these services. The RFSQ establishes the framework for qualification-based selection, with successful contractors entering into ongoing Master Agreements to serve the County's animal welfare needs on an emergency and after-hours basis.

The procurement emphasizes contractor capability and facility readiness rather than competitive pricing, as this is a qualifications-based process. Contractors must demonstrate adequate veterinary staffing, equipment, and facility standards to handle emergency cases outside normal business hours. The Master Agreement structure allows the County to call upon qualified contractors as needed, providing flexibility in service delivery while ensuring consistent access to emergency veterinary care. Contractors are responsible for all operational and facility costs, with compensation to be determined through the Master Agreement terms negotiated following successful qualification.