Relief Mobile Veterinary Services

The County of San Mateo, California is issuing an Informal Request for Proposals (RFP) for Relief Mobile Veterinary Services through its Health - Public Health, Policy & Planning Department to provide veterinary care during periods when regular county veterinarians are unavailable due to leave, illness, vacancy, scheduling limitations, or operational constraints. The selected vendor will deliver comprehensive veterinary services to animals owned by unhoused and lower-income populations throughout San Mateo County, with particular focus on underserved and remote areas. Services include general wellness examinations, vaccinations, preventive care, basic diagnostics, treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, parasite prevention and treatment, humane triage and referral recommendations, client education, and recordkeeping. Mobile clinics will be scheduled at mutually agreed-upon dates and times at locations including homeless shelters, encampments, and outreach events, with clinic durations ranging from 2 to 4 hours. The contractor must maintain availability on weekdays and potentially weekends, with rare after-hours availability until 10:00 p.m. Minimum qualifications include an active California veterinary license, a minimum of two years of veterinary services experience, System for Award Management (SAM) registration, and references from recent clients. Proposals will be evaluated using a points-based scoring system: Firm Qualifications (40 points), Mobile Inventory (20 points), and Fees (30 points). The question deadline is March 10, 2026, with proposals due March 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via the OpenGov eProcurement portal, and the anticipated contract award date is April 10, 2026, for a three-year contract term.

A 10 percent preferential points adjustment is available for Local Businesses, Local Non-Profits, and Small or Micro Businesses or Non-Profits as defined by San Mateo County Ordinance Code Chapter 2.89. Pricing will be evaluated based on hourly fees for routine veterinary services, after-hours services, and emergency visits, with all expenses including labor, supplies, and indirect costs to be included in the quoted rates. The contractor must maintain an active California veterinary license, comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, follow generally accepted veterinary medical standards, and practice trauma-informed and non-discriminatory care when interacting with clients. No pre-proposal conference or site visit is scheduled. Proposers must provide their veterinary license number, business registration information with Unique Entity ID (UEI), a complete mobile inventory list, and three professional references. Specific budget or award value information is not provided in the RFP documentation.