On-Site Farrier Services 7925

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Lake Patrol Unit is seeking on-site farrier services through a competitive bid process (Bid #7925) to provide comprehensive equine hoof care for their patrol horses. The procurement requires a vendor to perform full and draft shoeing, hoof trimming, and specialized treatments including addressing conditions like abscesses and laminitis, with services to be completed within 72 hours of request (24 hours for emergencies). Services must be performed at the MCSO Lake Patrol Unit location in Mesa, Arizona, with defined service hours spanning regular, after-hours, weekend, and holiday periods. Vendors must complete multiple attachments including a detailed Personnel Qualifications form, References document, and a comprehensive Pricing spreadsheet. The county will evaluate bids based on experience, references, and pricing, with the solicitation posted on July 10, 2025, and responses due by July 17, 2025. All submissions must be made electronically through the BidNet Direct e-procurement platform, with vendors required to register on www.bidnetdirect.com to participate.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including vendor information, payment terms, and willingness to allow inter-governmental purchasing. The contract appears structured as a potential one-year agreement with options to extend for two additional one-year periods or six months on a month-to-month basis. While specific contract value is not directly stated, the pricing spreadsheet suggests a robust pricing model with rates for various service types including regular, after-hours, weekend, and holiday labor, as well as travel charges. Vendors must meet specific insurance requirements, comply with background check provisions, and certify adherence to legal standards including immigration verification and non-collusion declarations. The MCSO reserves the right to award the contract to multiple vendors or make partial awards based on the county's best interests, indicating a flexible procurement approach focused on securing the most qualified and competitively priced farrier services.