Animal Disposal Services

The City of Long Beach, Animal Care Services is requesting proposals for dead animal disposal services, with proposals due March 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. PST via LongBeachBuys.com and questions due February 15, 2024.

The scope includes scheduled weekly pickups of dead animals from filled 55-gallon steel storage containers at 7700 E Spring Street; furnishing and maintaining containers; and special services including direct pickup from private property and removal of large animals from non-shelter locations within 24 hours of request. LBACS estimates an annual average of 2,000 small animals requiring disposal. Proposers must demonstrate financial stability through financial statements or tax returns and meet mandatory minimum qualifications including business qualification in Long Beach, absence of federal, state, or local debarment, and relevant experience.

The contract is an initial two-year term with an option to renew for three additional one-year periods, not to exceed five years total. Pricing shall be submitted as unit costs for containers broken down on a weekly basis in Excel format. The awarded contractor must obtain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate, workers' compensation coverage, and automobile liability insurance of $500,000 combined single limit if vehicles are used. Payment will be issued within 30 calendar days of invoice submission.

Evaluation criteria include organizational capacity and experience, method of approach, communications and reporting, and reasonableness of cost. The City may conduct interviews or site visits with selected proposers at its discretion. The City of Long Beach's Equal Benefits Ordinance applies to contractors with contracts valued at $100,000 or more, requiring contractors to provide equal benefits to employees with spouses and employees with domestic partners. Proposals must remain valid and open for 90 days from the submission deadline. Award protests may be submitted within five business days of the notice of intent to award.