Provision of animal control services

The Township of Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey is seeking a comprehensive animal control services contractor through a competitive contracting process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1. The procurement involves providing a wide range of animal control services including domestic animal impoundment, rabies quarantine, stray cat and dog removal, wildlife capture, dead wildlife pickup, animal cruelty investigations, and enforcement of local ordinances. Proposals will be evaluated across three primary criteria: technical specifications (30%), management experience (50%), and cost (20%), with submissions due electronically through the Township's OpenGov Bid Portal by March 13, 2024, at 11:00 am. Bidders must submit professional references, copies of professional licenses, resumes of assigned animal control officers, and documentation of previous government contract experience. The contract will commence upon award and run for twenty-four consecutive months, with the township reserving the right to reject any bids and award to the most advantageous proposer.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, bidders must submit several mandatory forms including price certification, corporate resolution, affirmative action documentation, and insurance certificates. Most of these documents are required either at bid submission or prior to contract award. The bid table includes detailed unit pricing for services such as domestic animal impoundment, wildlife capture, rabies testing, dead wildlife pickup, and animal cruelty investigation rates. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of services and the requirement for professional qualifications suggest a substantial contract value. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate significant operational capability, professional credentials, and previous experience in municipal animal control services to be considered competitive in this procurement opportunity.