Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return (TNVR) Services

Hillsborough County's Pet Resources Department is seeking licensed veterinarians to participate in the Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return (TNVR) Program for feral and free-roaming cats. The solicitation (ITQ-26-00105) requires contractors to provide comprehensive sterilization and vaccination services at the County Pet Resource Center Annex in Tampa, Florida. Specific service requirements include spay/neuter procedures, FVRCP vaccinations for kittens under one year, ear tipping, and rabies vaccinations for cats three months or older. Contractors must provide services at least one day per month, with availability between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, seven days per week. Key qualifications include being a licensed veterinarian with a registered business address in Hillsborough County, employing a minimum of two High Quality, High Volume, Spay and Neuter (HQHVSN) surgeons and six surgery technicians. The bid submission deadline is February 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time through the County's electronic bidding system, with no alternative submission methods accepted.

The contract has specific restrictions and requirements for potential bidders. Veterinarians must have a registered business address within Hillsborough County, though adjacent county applicants may be considered if local qualified bidders are insufficient. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, maintain Florida veterinary licenses, and adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The contract includes mandatory insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, Professional Liability, Medical Malpractice Liability, Cyber Liability, and Physical Abuse and Molestation Insurance with specific coverage limits. The contract is fixed at $50.00 per cat/kitten, with a maximum of 1,000 surgical procedures over the eight-month contract period, resulting in a total estimated budget of $50,000.00. The County reserves the right to award the contract to one or more responsive and responsible offerors, with aggregate awards not exceeding the estimated budget. Additionally, contractors must submit various compliance documents, including a Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Direct Deposit Authorization Form, and Substitute W-9 Form.