6000001971 Canine Veterinarian Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Canine Veterinarian Services at Calipatria State Prison, located in Imperial County, California. The procurement seeks a veterinarian service provider to deliver comprehensive medical care for canine dogs, including annual physical examinations, medical treatments, dental and ear cleaning, nail cutting, bathing, vaccinations, medication administration, x-rays, laboratory services, follow-up care, hospitalization, surgery, and 24-hour emergency care. Key requirements include the contractor being located within a 30-mile radius of the institution and possessing current veterinary licenses. The bid anticipates service delivery from March 1, 2016, through March 31, 2019, with estimated service quantities including 16 office visits, 6 teeth cleanings, 6 nail trimmings, 6 narcotic exposure treatments, 4 emergency services, 2 major surgeries, 3 minor surgeries, and 4 surgery suite uses. The bid submission deadline is February 25, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day, and bidders must complete comprehensive rate sheets for all listed services.

The solicitation includes specific preferences and potential incentives for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participants, with bid incentives ranging from 1-5% for DVBE involvement. Bidders are required to provide pricing for all service categories, including basic veterinary care, emergency services, surgical procedures, and hospitalization, with fixed estimates for medications ($1,000), vaccinations ($600), and laboratory services ($1,000) over the contract term. The state makes no commitment to minimum service quantities and will only bill for actual services rendered. Contractors may offer a discount of at least 1% (minimum $50) for invoices paid within 30 days. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the solicitation indicates a structured approach to veterinary service procurement with detailed rate specifications. The total estimated budget appears to be flexible, with pricing determined by actual service utilization, suggesting a potential contract value that could range from approximately $10,000 to $30,000 depending on the extent of services required during the three-year contract period.