2025-001 RFP Animal Wrangler and Corral Services for Fannin County Sheriff's Office

Fannin County, Texas is soliciting proposals through RFP #2025-001 for Animal Wrangler and Corral Services to be provided to the Fannin County Sheriff's Office. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to manage estray animals, including cows, horses, donkeys, swine, goats, and sheep that are impounded by the Sheriff's Office. Required services encompass providing equipment, labor, facilities, and feed for animal containment, with specific responsibilities including storage and transportation to auction sale facilities. The RFP includes a comprehensive pricing structure requiring bidders to complete fees for various services such as call-out fees, catch fees, load-up and delivery fees, small livestock fees, loop fees, and storage fees. Sealed proposals are due by 3:00 PM on May 13, 2025, and will be opened at the Fannin County Purchasing Office, with any proposals received after the specified time to be returned unopened. Potential bidders must complete mandatory verification forms related to Texas government codes, including certifications regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies.

The procurement includes provisions for cooperative purchasing, allowing other governmental entities to potentially participate in the contract. The RFP gives a preferential advantage to Texas resident bidders, which may impact vendor selection. Successful bidders will be required to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Fannin County from any potential claims or damages arising from service performance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive fee structure suggests the county is seeking a cost-effective solution for managing impounded animals. The contract appears open to various types of vendors capable of meeting the technical and operational requirements, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the available information. Vendors will need to demonstrate operational capabilities, including appropriate facilities, equipment, and expertise in animal handling and transportation to effectively meet the county's requirements for estray animal management.