TXRC RFQ Solicitation Packet for Veterinarians #476-24-002

The Texas Racing Commission (TXRC) is publishing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Veterinarian Physicians to perform Veterinarian Medical Services (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 $150,000.00 per fiscal year. The term of the contract shall be from the date of fully executed contract through August 31, 2024, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. To qualify, respondents must be a Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine (DVM) licensed in Texas, have a DEA number for controlled substances, and have a minimum of 1 year experience as a practicing equine or racetrack veterinarian. Responses are due by February 6, 2024 at 12:00 pm and will be evaluated based on the respondent's experience in regulating horse racing, equine practice, other veterinary practice, and demonstration of lameness examination protocols and knowledge of communicable equine diseases.

This solicitation covers jurisdictions in Travis County and the City of Austin. The Texas Racing Commission will reimburse the purchase of any drugs needed with appropriate receipts, but all purchased drugs must remain at the track where they were administered and are considered the property of TXRC. The contract work will be performed at racetracks assigned by the TXRC Chief Veterinary Medical Director, based on the type of race meet and number of horses anticipated. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed.