6-Pre-Proposal Meeting BCZ25 - 00028310 Temporary Veterinarian Help.pptx

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BCZ25 - 00028310
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This document is a pre-proposal meeting presentation for a City of Dallas procurement opportunity for Temporary Veterinarian Help, hosted by the Office of Procurement Services. The solicitation (BCZ25 - 00028310) is a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP) for a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to provide temporary licensed veterinarians. Key dates include a questions deadline of 10:00 AM CST on 08/22/2025 and proposal submission due date of 1:00 PM CST on 09/12/2025. The procurement process is expected to take approximately 6 months, with evaluations, negotiations, and final council approval stages outlined in the presentation.

The solicitation includes a local preference program that provides advantageous consideration for firms with their principal place of business in Dallas or meeting specific local workforce composition requirements. Proposals will be submitted through the Bonfire online solicitation portal, with suppliers required to complete all necessary forms. Evaluation criteria will focus on finding the most advantageous proposer, with considerations including insurance requirements, living wage standards, and potential minority participation goals. The contract will be fully executed after city council approval and entry into the city's financial system.

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PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING

8/19/2025 Solicitation No. BCZ25 – 00028310 Temporary Veterinarian Help

Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP)

Please provide your contact information in the Chat.

INTRODUCTIONS

Office of Procurement Services Ashley Vation, Senior Procurement Specialist

Business Enterprise Hub Kimberly Franklyn, Assistant Director

Dallas Animal Services Allie Wulff, Supervisor

Pre-PROPOSAL meeting

This is your opportunity to review the solicitation process and ask the Department questions.

During this meeting, please write down any questions you ask and submit through Bonfire.

Following this meeting, all communications will be with the Procurement Specialist only through Bonfire.

Procurement methods

RFBRFCSPRFQ/RFPRFP only
Timeline (approx.)3 months6 months6-9 months6-9 months
When to useStraightforward goods
(i.e. power tools, janitorial supplies, etc.)Insurance, technology, general servicesCertain professional services (architects, bond counsel)Revenue contracts; contracts that do not require a competitive process
EvaluationLowest Responsive & Responsible BidderMost Advantageous ProposerMost Qualified ProposerMost Advantageous Proposer
NegotiationsNot AllowedAllowedAllowedAllowed

Procurement process

Buyer review, including insurance by Office of Risk Management (ORM) and MWBE (OBD) review 1-3 weeks

Solicitation advertisement (pre-proposal meeting; written questions and answers) 4-6 weeks

Evaluation, including supplier presentations 2-4 weeks

Negotiations and formal contract preparation (CAO); Supplier shall sign contract before it is presented to Council 4-6 weeks

Council Agenda Process (Agenda Office) & Approval; OBD discusses minority participation goals with recommended Suppliers 4-8 weeks

Fully execute contract with stamped resolution from City Secretary’s Office (CSO) and enter information into City’s financial system 1-3 weeks

ONLINE SOLICITATION PORTAL

The City migrated to Euna formerly known as Bonfire as of March 1, 2019. Please submit all proposals, questions, and correspondence through the online solicitation portal.

Please check Bonfire often.

Please ensure your Bonfire profile contact information is up-to-date.

Supplier names should be consistent with State registration.

https://dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com/projects/196759/details

SOLICITATIONS & QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS DUE DATE

10:00 AM CST on 08/22/2025

SOLICITATION SUBMISSION DUE DATE

1:00 PM CST on 09/12/2025 Submissions may be updated, until the submission due date and time.

Please review and complete all required forms in Bonfire.

Other forms may be requested by City staff.

Start submission early and please submit before the due date.

PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Updated General Terms & Conditions

Living Wage

Local Preference

Insurance Requirements

Bonding Requirements

Local preference program

The City’s Local Preference Program values the participation of companies who have their principal place of business in the City of Dallas and who hire City of Dallas residents.

Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals A local firm whose bid is within the following percentages may be considered for award over the lowest bidder (City Council ultimately decides):

Proof of principal place of business (see definition above) located in the City of Dallas; OR Proof of local workforce composition including:

At least 100 full time employees who are Dallas residents; OR At least 20% of its total full-time employees who are Dallas residents; OR If available, participation in Workforce Development Program.

QUESTIONS

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