Kentucky horse park - equine veterinary services

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking proposals for a Personal Service Contract to provide Equine Veterinary Services to the Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) located in Fayette County. The successful vendor(s) will be responsible for providing a range of veterinary services, including exams, diagnostics, dentistry, vaccinations, wound management, and lameness evaluation for the approximately 85 horses maintained by the KHP during the active season from April 1 to October 31, as well as the 45 horses that remain on the park during the winter. The initial contract term is anticipated to be from March 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, with the option to renew for up to two additional two-year periods. The RFP outlines the evaluation criteria, which includes mandatory requirements, qualifications and experience, availability, and cost. Pricing shall only be provided in the Cost Proposal, which will be evaluated separately from the Technical Proposal. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive minor irregularities, request clarifications, and negotiate rates.

A reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and preferences for qualified bidders will be applied in the evaluation. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were provided. The RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not provide any award values or budget ranges, but given the scope of services required, the contract value is likely to be significant.