Veterinary Services at Rosecroft

The Maryland Department of Labor is requesting bids for veterinary services at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Prince George's County, under IFB LABOR-FY2026-006, with bids due November 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. EDT via eMMA and questions due November 12, 2025. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small businesses under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article Sections 14-501 through 14-505, with certification required from the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Enterprise Affairs.

The contractor will provide phlebotomy services and blood testing on race nights, drawing a minimum of three vials from at least two horses within one hour following each race. Racing occurs between March through June and September through December, approximately 60 nights annually held between 7:00 p.m. and midnight, typically two to four days per week. The bidder must be licensed as a veterinarian by the Maryland Department of Agriculture Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, with proof of current license required at bid submission.

This is a firm fixed-price contract over a five-year base period with no option periods. Bidders must submit a daily rate; the State will calculate estimated annual prices based on 60 racing days per year, though actual payment uses firm fixed unit prices and the estimated volume is not guaranteed. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate, errors and omissions insurance of $1 million per claim and $3 million annual aggregate, and workers' compensation insurance of $1 million per occurrence. Travel reimbursement is not permitted. The State provides all materials and supplies for blood collection and furnishes a Contract Monitor. On-site security and facility-compliance requirements apply, including credential display and adherence to racetrack and Maryland Racing Commission policies. Award will be made to the responsible bidder with the most favorable price. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled.