On-Site Veterinary Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFP-25-0080
- State
- Kansas
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- 70122000 Animal health
- 94131900 Animal protection associations
- 47121711 Pet excrement disposal equipment
- 70122001 Animal nutrition
- 70122006 Animal vaccination services
- 73121610 Horseshoeing services
- 70121800 Pets industry
- 70123000 Animal control and welfare services
- 70121607 Small animal breeding services
- 70121802 Pet grooming services
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- 70121803 Kennels services
- 70122002 Animal disease control
- 70122005 Animal health preventive medication services
- 70122007 Veterinary administration
- 94131901 Animal liberation movements
- 42331600 Veterinary
- 70122003 Animal trypanosomiasis
- 70122008 Veterinary laboratory technology
- 70123001 Dog control, containment and welfare service
- 94131903 Threatened animals protection associations
- 94131902 Endangered species protection associations
- 42331601 Veterinary
- 70121600 Livestock industry
- 70122010 Animal health information services
- 70121801 Pet breeding services
- 70122004 Foot or mouth control services
- 70122009 Animal hospital services
- 70161501 Fauna protection
- 82151601 Animal trainers services
Opportunity details come from olatheks.bonfirehub.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Olathe in Johnson County, Kansas, is seeking proposals for on-site veterinary services for its municipal animal shelter, with a comprehensive procurement approach that extends beyond traditional service contracts. The primary objective is to secure a veterinary services provider capable of delivering consistent, high-quality on-site medical care for shelter animals while ensuring full regulatory compliance and professional animal welfare guidance. Proposals are expected to address core veterinary service requirements and are encouraged to incorporate additional elements such as shelter operational support, community education, and innovative care models. The solicitation is open until October 15, 2025, with potential partnership models including direct contract service provision, private practice facility integration, community collaborations with academic or nonprofit institutions, and alignment with the city's planned 2027 facility expansion. Evaluation criteria will likely emphasize demonstrated experience in shelter medicine, capacity for comprehensive animal care, potential for community impact, and ability to develop creative, sustainable service approaches.
While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to various organizational types, including private veterinary practices, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities. The city demonstrates flexibility in potential partnership structures, indicating an openness to diverse respondent backgrounds. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and specific budget ranges were not disclosed. The procurement represents a strategic opportunity for entities with expertise in shelter medicine and animal welfare to develop a long-term, multifaceted partnership with the City of Olathe. The future facility expansion in 2027 suggests potential for extended contract opportunities and deeper organizational integration. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comprehensive proposals that not only meet basic veterinary service requirements but also demonstrate innovative approaches to community animal welfare.
Opportunity text
The City of Olathe seeks proposals from qualified entities for veterinary services for the municipal animal shelter, with the option to include operational and community support components. At minimum, proposals must ensure consistent, high-quality on-site veterinary care, compliance with all regulatory requirements, and professional guidance to support animal health and welfare. Proposals that extend beyond veterinary services-such as shelter operational support, community education, innovative care models, or partnerships with academic institutions-are encouraged if they enhance the overall mission of the shelter. The City values creative collaborations and may give preference to entities with demonstrated experience in shelter medicine as well as the ability to leverage partnerships, fundraising, or philanthropic resources to maximize community benefit. • Partnership models that serve both our current and future facilities could include: o Contract Service Provision: Engaging directly with entities to provide comprehensive veterinary care and operations for shelter animals. o Private Practice Integration: Allowing a private veterinary practice to lease space within our facility, operating independently while also caring for shelter animals. o Community Partnership: Involves collaboration with academic institutions, for-profit, and non-profit organizations, while embracing innovative approaches beyond traditional shelter concepts to maximize community impact. o Future Facility Partnership: In 2027, we will expand into a significantly larger facility, presenting further opportunities for service integration and long-term contracts. We invite collaborative input regarding the utilization of this expanded space. These options are designed to foster partnerships that benefit the community and align with our shared commitment to animal welfare. We encourage all interested parties to submit proposals detailing their approach and vision for collaboration. Proposals are not required to cover the entire range of options identified. While partial proposals, focusing for example solely on veterinary services, are welcome, they may be evaluated against comprehensive proposals covering additional services. Proposers must specify which scope sections they are addressing.
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