RFQ#476-24-007-Veterinary Technicians

The Texas Racing Commission (TXRC) is publishing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for contracted Veterinary Technicians (Class 961-86) within the State of Texas. TXRC intends to make an award to at least one or more qualified vendors, with individual Blanket Contracts not exceeding $75,000.00 per fiscal year. The contract term is from the date of acceptance through August 31, 2025, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. Respondents must be licensed Veterinary Technicians in Texas with a minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing equine or racetrack Veterinary Technician, or have 4 years of qualifying experience if the license is substituted. Evaluation criteria include 25% for experience in horse racing, 25% for equine practice experience, 10% for other veterinary practice experience, and 40% for skills demonstrated during a face-to-face interview with the TXRC Chief Veterinarian. The hourly rate for services is $35/hour for a single day and $50/hour for 2 or more days in a row. Submissions are due by 12:00 pm on September 6, 2024.

The RFQ is limited to the jurisdictions of Travis County and the City of Austin. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is not specified. The total contract value for each awarded vendor will not exceed $75,000 per fiscal year, unless reviewed and approved by the TXRC Executive Director.