Arkansas Ionwave #HS-26-023

City of Hot Springs Seeks On-Site Veterinary Spay-Neuter Services for Animal Services Division

This opportunity from the City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, seeks qualified veterinary professionals to provide on-site spay-neuter and related services for animals in the custody of the Animal Services Division. - Government Buyer: - City of Hot Springs, Purchasing Division - Contact: Olivia Thomason, Purchasing Supervisor - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to licensed veterinarians or veterinary firms - Products/Services Requested: - High-volume on-site spay/neuter surgeries for domestic dogs and cats - Pre-surgical examinations - Anesthesia administration and intraoperative monitoring - Ear tipping for feral cats - Rabies vaccinations at time of surgery - Post-operative care consultation - Medical documentation and record keeping - Communication and coordination with Animal Services staff - Approximately 20-30 surgeries per scheduled surgery day - Preferred availability: two surgery days per week (mid-week, Tuesday-Thursday) - Additional veterinary services as requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Providers must hold a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a current, unrestricted Arkansas veterinary license - Demonstrated experience in high-volume spay/neuter surgery required - Professional liability insurance is mandatory - Multiple providers may be selected to ensure scheduling flexibility - Compliance with all applicable veterinary regulations - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is one year, with up to four additional one-year extensions possible - Place of Performance: - City of Hot Springs Animal Services Division, 324 Malvern Ave, 2nd Floor, Hot Springs, AR 71902

Description

The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for on-site veterinary spay-neuter services. The selected licensed veterinarians or veterinary firms will provide high-volume sterilization surgeries for domestic dogs and cats, including pre-surgical exams, anesthesia administration, ear tipping of feral cats, rabies vaccinations, and post-operative care. Services are preferred to be performed at the Animal Service facility, with an expected availability of two surgery days per week. The contract will be for one year with options for four additional one-year extensions.

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