Summary: Authorization to Advertise for Feral Cat TNVR Program

This is an Authorization to Advertise document issued by Collier County's Procurement Services Division on behalf of the Domestic Animal Services Division for Solicitation No. 26-8652, a Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) program representing the County's first formal feral cat management initiative. The solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive TNVR implementation and operational services, including humane trapping, animal transportation, temporary housing coordination, veterinary surgery coordination with County-approved providers, post-surgical monitoring, medical record retention, data reporting, and emergency disaster preparedness for free-roaming and feral cats within Collier County. Proposals are due March 17, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., submitted electronically through the Collier County Online Bidding System. The proposed contract term is three years with one two-year renewal option, with firm pricing required for the initial three-year term.

Reimbursement will be provided on a per-cat basis using four tiered rates: $25.00 for healthy, sterilized, vaccinated cats (Tier 1); $10.00 for cats requiring extended medical treatment (Tier 2); $10.00 for adoptable cats (Tier 3); and $5.00 for cats requiring humane euthanasia (Tier 4), with no guaranteed minimum volumes or predetermined contract value. The County will bear all veterinary costs through County-approved providers, and the program is offered free to County residents. Evaluation criteria totaling 100 points include Cover Letter/Management Summary (5 points), Certified Woman/Minority Business Enterprise status (5 points), Business Plan (20 points), Cost of Services (20 points), Experience and Capacity (20 points), Capacity to Meet Volume and Geographic Needs (20 points), and Local Vendor Preference (10 points). Vendors must be E-Verify enrolled, maintain all required licenses and permits, and cannot utilize subcontractors. Local vendor preference of 10 points is available to vendors holding a current Business Tax Receipt from Collier County Tax Collector with a physical business address within the County. Insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 single limit/$2,000,000 aggregate), Employer's Liability ($500,000), a 5 percent Bid Bond, and Performance/Payment Bonds at 100 percent of contract value for awards exceeding $200,000.