4-Att.-B-Scope of Work KR26-10.pdf

1. Introduction

This Scope of Work is for solicitation number KR26-10.

1.1 Background

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food oversees the Utah Horse Racing Commission.

The commission is to oversee horse racing in the state of Utah. It is the responsibility of UDAF to provide veterinary clinic services for the sanctioned Quarter Horse Races in Utah. The veterinarian is to conduct testing on horses and provide veterinary oversight at the starting gates and during the race as outlined in Utah Admin R. 52-7. The contractor shall comply with all requirements related to services covered under this contract as set forth in Utah Admin R. 52-7.

1.2 Scope of Work

● Arrive to the race track by 7:30 AM on the morning of each race.

● The veterinarian will provide race day medications, emergency veterinary care and sample collection for drug testing on qualified horses.

○ This includes pre-race and post-race testing and reporting to the test barn. The official winning horse and any other horse ordered by the Commission or the Stewards shall be taken to the test barn to have hair, blood, or urine samples taken at the direction of the Official Veterinarian.

○ The Veterinarian and Technician shall:

a. be responsible for collecting blood, hair and urine as required by

Utah Administrative Code . §R52-7-8;

b. identify the horses by verifying the lip tattoo or microchip;

c. Test only one horse at a time;

d. prepare all samples for shipping, including confirming the identity of the horse and handler and collecting all required signatures for the sample paperwork;

e. shall follow guidelines set forth in Utah Administrative Code §R52-7(9)-(22) to avoid any mislabeling or mishandling of samples;

f. shall report any horses suspected of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (bleeding) to the Official Veterinarian for placement on the Veterinarian’s List.

1.3 Skills

● Must be a licensed Veterinarian, and licensed to practice in the state of Utah

○ Technicians assisting veterinarians must be trained in policies and procedures by licensed veterinarians.

1.4 Other Information

Lasix Administration

Lasix will be provided 4 hours prior to the listed post time. The medication report reflecting all treated horses shall be provided to the racing office immediately following administration or prescription of any medication, drug, substance, or procedure, pursuant to Utah Administrative Code §R52-7-8(7). No horses will be added to the list unless the Lasix was administered by the Subcontractor. Horses with a question as to the soundness and suitability to run will be evaluated prior to each race.

Sampling Security

Subcontractors shall commence sampling of the horses immediately after each race.

Subcontractors will use collection materials provided by the contracted laboratory for drug testing. This sampling will be done in a secure area referred to as the "test barn". The test barn must be a fenced, gated building with signage present restricting entrance of unauthorized personnel. A Subcontractor must be present at all times during the course of testing.

Pursuant to Utah Administrative Code §R52-7-8 (8), an individual approved by the Commission or a track security guard shall monitor access to the test barn area during and immediately following each racing performance. Any individual entering the test barn shall:

a. Be 18 years of age or older;

b. Be currently licensed by the Commission;

c. Display their commission identification badge; and

d. Have a legitimate reason for being in the test barn area.

Other Veterinary Services

The Subcontractor will provide supplies for all other veterinary care, including Lasix and euthanasia solution for emergencies. Subcontractors will collect fees for any and all other work directly from the horsemen. State Entity is not responsible for any private collection of fees from horsemen.

3. Timeline

● Must be able to attend races on race dates determined by the Utah Quarter Horse Racing Association and confirmed by the Utah Horse Racing Commission. There are usually 6 race days per year.

4. Project Budget

$1,000 per day x 6 days per year x 5 year contract period = $30,000

State Entity is not responsible for any private veterinary services performed at the meets outside of the contracted services stated here within. All medications and other work performed will be billed to the owners of the horses.