Equine Veterinary Services - Racing

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the State of Nevada Purchasing Division on behalf of the Nevada Gaming Control Board for equine veterinary services for the state's horse racing program. The State is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide these services in Ely and Elko, Nevada. The vendor must be a large animal veterinarian licensed to practice in Nevada and will be responsible for a range of services, including oversight of horse health, collection and analysis of specimen samples, and expert testimony. The contract will have an initial term of four years, anticipated to begin on July 1, 2020, subject to approval by the Nevada Board of Examiners. Vendors will be evaluated on criteria such as experience, cost, competence, and expertise of key personnel, and the State will apply a 5% preference to vendors certifying their principal place of business is in Nevada. The winning vendor will be required to submit to a background investigation by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

The solicitation was for a single award to the sole bidder, Desert Pines Equine Medical and Surgical Center. The contract details, including pricing, set asides, and renewal options, are not provided in the information available. The total contract value or budget range is also not specified.