Temporary Veterinarian Help

The City of Dallas is seeking proposals for a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) service contract to provide temporary licensed veterinarians for Dallas Animal Services. The procurement will establish a contract with one or more qualified vendors to supply veterinary professionals across four distinct service groups: after-hours care, specialty surgery, preventative care, and spay & neuter services. Proposers must have been in the veterinarian care business for a minimum of two years and demonstrate the ability to respond promptly to medical needs. The evaluation of proposals will be based on a 100-point scoring system, with 30 points for experience and capabilities, 30 points for approach, 35 points for cost, and 5 points for local preference. Key dates include a questions deadline of 10:00 AM CST on 08/22/2025 and a proposal submission due date of 1:00 PM CST on 09/12/2025, with the contract structured for a three-year term and two potential one-year renewal options.

The solicitation includes a local preference program that provides advantageous consideration for firms with their principal place of business in Dallas or meeting specific local workforce composition requirements. Contractors must comply with a wage floor of $22.05 per hour and meet background check restrictions, including limitations on certain felony and misdemeanor convictions. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Business Automobile Liability Insurance ($500,000 per occurrence), Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate), and Professional Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per claim). While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, the contract allows for flexible, as-needed temporary veterinarian services. Proposers must submit documentation through the Bonfire online solicitation portal, with final contract execution subject to City Council approval. The City reserves the right to conduct interviews, request best and final offers, and negotiate with top-ranked respondents to establish the most advantageous service arrangement.