Specialized Veterinarian Services

The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner is requesting competitive bids for specialized veterinarian and boarding services for the Orange County Sheriff's Department Canine (K-9) unit under IFB #060-3113519-MB, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. through the County's online eProcurement Portal. A 5% preference deduction applies during evaluation to County of Orange Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certified bidders, though the actual bid amount (without preference deduction applied) determines the award price for the selected contractor.

The contractor must provide comprehensive veterinary and boarding services available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including annual health assessments, preventive care, emergency services, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, dental care, hospitalization, and boarding. The facility must be located within Orange County and not exceed 40 miles from the Sheriff's Department Patrol K-9 Unit at 550 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, California. The contractor must employ or retain board-certified specialists in oncology, surgery, radiology, neurology, and dentistry, and maintain advanced equipment including MRI and CT imaging capabilities.

The contract is structured as a firm fixed-fee agreement with an initial three-year term, renewable for two additional years by mutual written agreement and County Board of Supervisors approval. All bid prices must remain firm throughout the contract term with no profit increases permitted; all price decreases automatically extend to the County. The contractor assumes responsibility for all staffing, materials, equipment, and facility operations and must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance at $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability at $1 million combined single limit, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. All contractor personnel with facility access must obtain security clearances, background checks, and drug screening and comply with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) standards. Questions are due August 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bids remain valid for 365 days following the closing date. The County will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.