Licensed Veterinary Consultation Services

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Animal Care and Control, is seeking licensed veterinarians to provide professional consultation services for a captured wild animal euthanasia program through Request for Proposal #2024-RFP-173. The primary objectives include ordering controlled drugs, managing supply disposal, and providing occasional training for Animal Control Officers. Qualified vendors must be licensed in Pennsylvania and possess a DEA controlled substance registration certificate, with responsibilities encompassing euthanasia services for wildlife vectors such as raccoons, groundhogs, bats, skunks, and foxes. Based on 2023 capture data, the program involves approximately 1,308 animals annually. Key procurement dates include a pre-proposal meeting on June 17, 2024, questions due by June 24, 2024, and proposal submissions due by August 15, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The selected veterinary service provider will be required to procure all necessary supplies, including controlled and non-controlled drugs, needles, syringes, and personal protective equipment, using a euthanasia method involving ketamine, xylazine, acepromazine, and Fatal Plus.

The City of Pittsburgh demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, actively encouraging participation from minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and LGBTQIA+ businesses with specific participation goals outlined in the RFP. Compensation for the contract will be structured as a flat monthly service fee covering drug ordering, consultation, and training, assuming no more than ten hours per month, with additional reimbursement for the actual costs of drugs, supplies, and their disposal. While the RFP does not specify a precise budget range, the compensation model suggests flexibility based on monthly service requirements and actual drug and supply expenses. The procurement targets a single vendor to provide comprehensive veterinary consultation services, with a focus on supporting the city's animal control operations. The contract appears designed to ensure humane and professional management of wildlife euthanasia programs while promoting inclusive business participation.