Veterinary Services for K-9 Animals

The City of Tampa Police Department is seeking a comprehensive veterinary services contract for their K-9 unit, specifically for 20 police canine dogs through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered 25-P-00012. The procurement covers extensive veterinary services including non-emergency and emergency office visits, physical examinations, diagnostics, treatments, procedures, hospitalizations, imaging services, vaccinations, microchipping, anesthesia, surgery, rehabilitation, dental services, and euthanasia. Awardee requirements are stringent, mandating the veterinary provider have been in business for a minimum of five years, maintain at least three locations within Hillsborough County, employ a minimum of three licensed veterinarians, and be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. The solicitation requires providers to offer 24/7 emergency availability, extended business hours including weekends, and priority service with special accommodations for police canines. The bid is due on December 23, 2024, at 3:00 pm, with an anticipated one-year contract period and potential for four additional one-year renewals. Providers must be located within Hillsborough County or within 25 miles of Tampa Police Department headquarters and provide detailed monthly invoices for services rendered.

The procurement includes provisions for Minority/Small Local Business Enterprise (WMBE/SLBE) participation, with several supporting documents outlining good faith efforts and compliance guidelines for subcontractor inclusion. The City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Program emphasizes diversity in contracting, requiring prime contractors to document subcontractor relationships using forms like MBD-40 (Letter of Intent) and MBD-30 (Payments). The project budget is estimated at $32,250, with the contract allowing for unilateral extensions up to three additional 30-day periods. The solicitation includes specific diversity management requirements, such as breaking down work into economically feasible portions and offering assistance with bonding and insurance to smaller businesses. Notably, the procurement targets businesses owned by Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and Women Business Enterprises across various industry categories, with a focus on creating opportunities for underutilized business segments in the veterinary and professional services domain.