FY26 MDAR Departmental RFR- MA Animal Fund- Qualified Veterinarian List for Spay/Neuter Voucher Prgm

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is conducting a Request for Response (RFR) for the Mass Animal Fund Spay/Neuter Voucher Program, seeking to establish a Qualified Veterinarian List for Suffolk County and statewide applications. This rolling procurement, identified by COMMBUYS Bid Number BD-26-1002-1003-001-121108, will run from November 2025 through June 30, 2034, with initial submissions due by December 14, 2025, and subsequent rolling submissions accepted until March 1, 2034. Qualified veterinarians and veterinary practices must be actively licensed and employed by clinics, hospitals, or shelters to provide comprehensive animal healthcare services, including initial exams, DHPP/FVRCP and rabies vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, anesthesia, pain management, IV fluids, blood tests, and related medical treatments. The program aims to offset costs for spaying/neutering homeless dogs and cats, as well as animals owned by low-income residents. Evaluation criteria prioritize contractors who can schedule surgeries within 60 days of voucher recipient requests, maintain open communication with the Mass Animal Fund coordinator, and demonstrate the ability to perform services satisfactorily.

The procurement encourages participation from Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) members, with preferential consideration given to small businesses having their principal place of business in Massachusetts. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the program does not appear to have strict technological integration requirements. The procurement is classified as a small procurement with an estimated annual value under $250,000, and participating veterinarians will be reimbursed through a flat-fee structure based on a current pay schedule posted on the MDAR website. Contractors must complete a comprehensive application detailing their legal business name, address, contact information, and list up to five veterinarians with corresponding license numbers. The program is part of the Massachusetts Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund, established by Section 1 of Chapter 193 of the Acts of 2012, and is designed to provide accessible animal healthcare services across the state. Vendors must register on the COMMBUYS procurement platform and follow specific submission guidelines, with technical support available through the OSD Help Desk.