B08_Solicitation_Atch_4_WD___2015-5601_Rev_No__19_dated_12_27_22.pdf

This attachment is a solicitation for hoof trimming services for wild horses located in and around the Winnemucca, Nevada area. The Bureau of Land Management is seeking bids for contract 140L0123Q0031 to provide regular hoof trimming to wild horses grazing on public lands near Winnemucca to support the health and welfare of the animals. Bidders must have experience in safely trimming the hooves of untamed horses and handling them humanely. The contract period of performance is for one base year with four optional one-year extensions. Bids are due by January 31, 2023 and the contract is expected to be awarded by March 15, 2023. Pricing will be evaluated based on an all-inclusive hourly rate for a crew of two trimmers and their equipment to service wild horse herds as needed throughout the contract term. The solicitation includes specifications for safety protocols, handling of horses, and reporting of work completed.