RFP for canine veterinarian care services for NOPD canine unit. Submission deadline October 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST via BRASS. Pre-submittal conference October 13, 2026. Questions due October 15, 2026. Evaluation based on technical criteria (95 points) and price (5 points). Requires Louisiana veterinary license, DEA registration. Must provide 24/7 emergency services, quarterly reports, annual exams. Insurance requirements include workers comp, general liability, professional malpractice, auto liability. Cone of silence applies. Proposals valid 90 days.
Proposals must be received by the submission deadline: October 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. The city states the designated purchasing official must receive your response before the deadline indicated under section 3. 1.
Payments will be made electronically via ACH direct deposit. The city states the city will require that the successful firm enrolls in its direct deposit electronic payment program and payments will be made electronically via automated clearing house ach.
Evaluation uses technical criteria and price. The RFP states the selection committee will evaluate responses based on the technical criteria including experience (30 points), technical approach (25), staffing (15), capacity (15), understanding (10), and price (5 points).
Respondents must be responsible and provide evidence of financial resources, experience, and technical qualifications. The RFP states the city seeks to select a responsible respondent with adequate financial resources and necessary experience, organization, technical qualifications, skills, and facilities.
Nonresponsive respondents have 2 business days to appeal. The RFP states respondent will have two (2) business days from the date of notification by the designated purchasing official to appeal the decision of nonresponsiveness.
Breaking the cone of silence may result in disqualification. The RFP states breaking the cone of silence, if proven, may result in a disqualification of your response. Also, failure to submit timely or complete required forms results in nonresponsiveness.
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