Veterinary Services - Northpoint Farm - Burgin, KY

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, Kentucky Correctional Industries is requesting proposals for veterinary services at the Northpoint Correctional Complex farm in Burgin, Kentucky under RFP 527-2700000011, with proposals due September 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Kentucky Correctional Industries may receive a 20 percent preference on maximum points awarded, and qualified bidders may receive a 15 percent preference in accordance with applicable state law.

The scope encompasses comprehensive onsite and in-office farm call services for a herd of approximately one hundred cattle or fewer, including examination and treatment of sick, diseased, injured, or non-performing livestock; surgical procedures; routine examinations such as pregnancy checks; laboratory testing for Johnes and Anaplasmosis; Brucellosis vaccinations; necropsy services; artificial insemination assistance; and health certificates for cattle. A Kentucky veterinary medicine license is mandatory.

The initial contract term runs October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to renew for up to two additional two-year periods subject to approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee. No estimated contract value is specified.

Evaluation is based on a maximum of 400 points: 100 points for years of experience with mandatory Kentucky veterinary medicine license demonstration, 200 points for hourly cost proposals (lowest-priced proposal receives maximum points; others scored proportionally), and up to 100 points for oral demonstrations or presentations if required. Vendors must provide proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), Professional Liability Insurance ($1 million per claim), and Automobile Liability Insurance ($1 million per occurrence combined single limit) if applicable prior to award. Written questions are due September 10, 2026; Commonwealth responses are due September 17, 2026. All bidders must register in the eProcurement system and submit proposals electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service System in three separate sealed documents: Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, and Proprietary Information. Payments are processed within thirty working days of invoice receipt and service acceptance. The contract is classified as a Personal Service Contract requiring compliance with KRS 45A and KRS 12.210.