RFP #1174417 - Routine Veterinary Services for Police Canines
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- BPM050316
- State
- Maryland
- Responses due
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- Jurisdiction
- NIGP code
- UNSPSC code
Opportunity details come from emma.maryland.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Montgomery County, Maryland is seeking qualified veterinarians to provide routine and emergency veterinary services for its Police Department's Canine Unit through Request for Proposal #1174417. The solicitation, posted on March 25, 2025, with responses due by April 24, 2025, aims to establish multiple contracts with veterinary professionals who can support the department's specialized canine operations. The Department of Police, which includes approximately 1,300 sworn officers and 650 support personnel, requires veterinary services for canines utilized in critical law enforcement functions such as tracking suspects, searching crime scenes, apprehending fleeing suspects, and conducting explosives and narcotics searches. Bidders must register through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group platform, with free registration available by selecting the "Limited" option. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the document, vendors must demonstrate professional veterinary qualifications and the ability to provide comprehensive medical care for police service animals. Interested parties requiring registration assistance can contact BidNet Direct's Support Department at 800-835-4603.
The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract will be structured with no guaranteed service volume or specific funding commitment, providing flexibility for the county in managing veterinary service procurement. Potential contractors should understand that the engagement is performance-based and may involve responding to both routine and emergency veterinary needs for the police canine unit. The procurement is open to licensed veterinary professionals capable of delivering medical services across various potential scenarios involving police service animals. While the document does not outline precise budget ranges, interested veterinarians should be prepared to offer competitive pricing and demonstrate comprehensive medical capabilities specific to working police canines. The multi-contract approach suggests Montgomery County seeks to establish a panel of qualified veterinary providers rather than selecting a single exclusive vendor.
Opportunity text
This solicitation will be issued through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/maryland/montgomerycounty). In the spirit of continuous improvement, Montgomery County utilizes this platform to post solicitations and accept electronic responses from vendors. Registration is required and FREE for all Montgomery County solicitations by selecting the "Limited" option upon registration. IF YOU NEED HELP REGISTERING, please call BidNet Direct's Support Department at 800-835-4603. Montgomery County, Maryland (hereafter, County) borders the nation's capital, serving over one million residents in one of the State's most populous counties.
The Montgomery County Department of Police (the "Department"), located in Montgomery County, Maryland, includes approximately 1,300 sworn officers and approximately 650 support personnel. The
Department of Police was established in 1922, and today is responsible for policing a County with a population of over one million people.
The Departments Canine Unit provides specialized assistance to County, State and local law enforcement agencies through the use of highly trained canines. These canines may be utilized for tracking suspects or lost persons, searching buildings, fields and wooded areas, searching crime scenes for evidence, apprehending fleeing suspects, and to assist in incidents involving searches for explosives and narcotics.
The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to enter into multiple contracts with qualified and authorized veterinarians for the provision of Routine Veterinary Services for Police Canines to the Department of Police Canine Unit.
Note: The terms "Offeror" or "Contractor" are used interchangeably in this solicitation and refer to the successful veterinarians selected for Contract award.
The contractor will provide Routine and Emergency Veterinary Services for the Montgomery County Police Department Canine Unit. There is no guarantee of any specific amount or volume of services to be provided or of any specific amount of funds to be encumbered under any contract resulting from this Solicitation.
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