25-P-00012-Project-EBO-Determination-Traditional.docx

This document is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination form from the City of Tampa, specifically for a professional services contract for Veterinary Services for K-9 Animals (Project Number 25-P-00012) within the Tampa Police Department. The project is estimated at $32,250 with a start and end date currently marked as "To Be Determined" (TBD). The contract will provide comprehensive veterinary services for 20 Tampa Police Canine dogs, including non-emergency and emergency office visits, physical examinations, diagnostics, treatments, procedures, hospitalizations, imaging services, vaccinations, medications, microchipping, surgical procedures, dental services, and emergency boarding capabilities.

The solicitation is structured as a traditional procurement without specific sheltered market or bid preference designations. The veterinary service provider must meet several key requirements, including being in business for a minimum of five years, maintaining at least three locations within Hillsborough County, employing a minimum of three licensed veterinarians, and being accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. Additional requirements include providing detailed monthly invoices, having X-ray and imaging services, offering extended business hours including weekend access, maintaining 24/7 emergency availability, and having facilities located within Hillsborough County or within 25 miles of Tampa Police Department headquarters. The document emphasizes priority service for the Tampa Police Department's K-9 unit, with special accommodations and immediate handler notification for any canine-related issues.