State Veterinarian

The State of Nevada, through its Gaming Control Board, is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide Equine Veterinarian services. The selected vendor will be responsible for overseeing the health, welfare, and ability of horses to compete fairly at race meets in Ely and Elko, Nevada. Key responsibilities include supervising sample specimen collection, arranging for laboratory analysis, and providing expert testimony as needed. The vendor must be a large animal veterinarian licensed to practice in Nevada. Proposals will be evaluated on the vendor's background, staffing, subcontractors, financial information, experience, cost, and ability to provide the required support staff. The contract term is anticipated to be four years, starting on July 1, 2024, subject to Board of Examiner approval.

The procurement is being conducted in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 333 and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 333. The State awards a 5% preference to Nevada-based businesses and applies an inverse preference for out-of-state vendors from states that do not offer a reciprocal preference to Nevada-based businesses. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent contractor, if any, is not identified in the provided information. The total contract value is also not disclosed.