Deceased wildlife pickup

Multnomah County Animal Services is seeking an on-call contractor to provide deceased wildlife pickup services through a Request for Intermediate Bid (RIB-31-2023). The primary objective is to retrieve large and medium-sized deceased wildlife throughout Multnomah County, with an estimated 350 annual pickups involving various animals including deer, coyotes, raccoons, sheep/goats, beavers, and geese. The successful contractor must pick up deceased animals within 72 hours of notification and deliver them to Animal Family Services in Portland, Oregon. The solicitation was released on August 24, 2022, with a bid closing date of September 8, 2022, and an optional pre-bid conference held on August 30, 2022, via Google Meet. Key contractor requirements include carrying Commercial and Automotive Liability insurance, demonstrating responsible business practices such as waste reduction and fossil fuel usage reduction, and ability to meet the county's rapid response and transportation specifications. The contract will run for five years, from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2027, with the county reserving the right to award to one or more suppliers.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment will be structured on a per-animal basis with monthly invoicing and Net 30 payment terms. The total funding for the contract is estimated at under $150,000 over the five-year period, with no guaranteed funding levels. Pricing will remain firm for the first 12 months, with potential annual adjustments thereafter by mutual agreement, requiring written notice at least 60 days before the contract anniversary date. Interested vendors must submit their proposals through the Multnomah County Marketplace online platform, following the detailed instructions provided in the supplemental supplier guide. Technical support for platform-related issues is available via email at tsmmarketplacesupport@multco.us. Prospective contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure complete compliance with the solicitation requirements to be considered for the contract.