Equine Podiatry Services

Auburn University is requesting sealed bids for equine podiatry services under a one-year contract with an optional four-year renewal, with bids due June 24, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CDT. All services are provided at the North Auburn Equine Unit at 460 Pepperwood Trail, Auburn, Alabama.

The scope comprises three line items: trimming and filing horse hooves as needed (900 procedures), shoeing front hooves of draft horses as needed (40 procedures), and constructing custom shoes and/or plates for draft horses as needed (20 procedures). Bids must be submitted through the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal on an F.O.B. Destination — Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis. Auburn University reserves the right to award in whole or in part by line item and to make multiple awards.

Bidder requirements include Alabama sales tax registration under Section 41-4-116 of the Alabama Code, a notarized disclosure statement, and proof of E-Verify compliance or a statement confirming no operations within Alabama. Bidders must certify they are not debarred or suspended from federal contracting and will comply with federal immigration law during the contract term. Auburn University is committed to engaging small business and small disadvantaged business suppliers, with reporting requirements throughout the contract period. Bid opening occurred on June 16, 2026; bids will be opened publicly via conference call with vendor names read aloud. Award disputes may be filed within five days of the University's notice of intent to award.