Multnomah County Department of Community Services Animal Services Division RFP-147-2024

Veterinary Services - Spay/Neuter for Pre/Post Adoption

The buyer is Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS), the sole public animal shelter and control agency serving Multnomah County, Oregon, including cities such as Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, and Maywood Park. The County is seeking local veterinary clinics and hospitals, primarily within Multnomah County and neighboring counties (Washington, Clackamas, and Clark Counties), to participate in a reimbursed voucher program for spay/neuter surgeries and rabies vaccinations for animals adopted from the shelter. The program issues vouchers to adopters for services that the shelter cannot provide pre-adoption due to veterinary labor shortages. Participating clinics will perform spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations, collect vouchers, and invoice the County for reimbursement. The County reimburses routine costs including pre-medication, surgery, pain medication, routine follow-up care, and rabies vaccinations. Additional treatments require pre-authorization. The contract term is fixed for 5 years with the County retaining the right to terminate annually. Payment terms are net 30 days upon invoice and voucher submission. Insurance requirements include workers compensation, professional liability, and commercial liability coverage. The County encourages participation from Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Emerging Small Businesses. No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the award is open to qualified veterinary clinics and hospitals meeting minimum requirements such as having a licensed veterinarian on staff and being registered to do business in Oregon. The service line item awarded is "Spay/Neuter & Vaccination cost" with a quantity of 1 unit each, representing the reimbursed service per animal. The program covers animals adopted from the shelter and includes both pre- and post-adoption services. The voucher expires after 6 months from issue. The place of performance is primarily Multnomah County and neighboring counties in Oregon and Washington states. Unique contract requirements include the voucher system for payment, pre-authorization for additional treatments, and insurance coverage as specified in the County's service contract.

Description

Multnomah County Animal Services awarded contracts through RFP-147-2024 for a reimbursed voucher program for spay/neuter and vaccination services for pre and post adopted animals. The program involves local clinics and hospitals participating to provide these services with reimbursement from the County. Multiple contracts were awarded to the highest scoring proposers. The contract term is 5 years with the County having the right to terminate on any anniversary date. Payments are made net 30 days following invoice approval.

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