On-Call Veterinary Clinic Services for Sedgwick County

Sedgwick County, Kansas is seeking proposals from qualified veterinary clinics to provide on-call veterinary services for animals in the custody of the Sedgwick County Animal Control (SCAC). The services are intended to provide basic medical treatment, pain alleviation, and stabilization for sick or injured animals during their state-mandated holding period. Clinics will be expected to communicate with SCAC regarding animal status and treatment approval, and adhere to a spending limit of $750 per animal unless authorized otherwise. The county aims to establish contracts with multiple clinics to ensure timely response and cost-effective care. This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines the scope of work, firm qualifications, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements. Key objectives include acquiring services that meet specified parameters, developing a network of clinics to reduce response times, establishing contract pricing for basic services, and acquiring services at the most advantageous overall cost to the county. The contract period will be two years with three one-year options to renew.