Opportunity
San Diego County Ivalua #RFQ 13130
San Diego County Awards Dead Animal Removal Services Contract to JD Animal Removal, Inc.
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 09, 2026
Identifier
RFQ 13130
NAICS
562998
This opportunity involves the County of San Diego's procurement and award of a contract for Dead Animal Removal Services: - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Animal Services - Managed by the Department of Purchasing and Contracting (Procurement Specialist: Yu-Kuang (YK) Hou) - Awarded Vendor: - JD Animal Removal, Inc. (Lakeside, CA) - Scope of Services: - Routine weekly removal of dead animals from: - South County Animal Shelter (5821 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita, CA) - North County Animal Shelter (2481 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA) - As-needed removal of large dead animals (over 150 pounds) such as horses, cows, goats, sheep, llamas - As-needed removal of small dead animals (149 pounds and below) - After-hours emergency response (pickups between 5 PM - 6 AM, available 24/7) - Provision and offsite sanitation of barrels for animal remains - Key Requirements: - Valid California Dead Haulers Permit - 24/7 emergency contact availability - Use of enclosed vehicles for transport - Compliance with all applicable laws and sanitation standards - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year with four additional one-year option periods - County may extend the contract in increments of one to six months as needed - Locations: - Primary service at South County Animal Shelter (Bonita, CA) and North County Animal Shelter (Carlsbad, CA) - Services may be required at other locations as directed by County staff - No OEMs or part numbers are specified, as this is a service contract - Support for small businesses is available through the County's BUILD Program, which assists with bonding and insurance barriers
Description
The County of San Diego is soliciting quotes for Dead Animal Removal Services for its Department of Animal Services. The contract is expected to have an initial term of one year with four additional one-year option periods. Interested firms must submit their quotes electronically via the County's BuyNet system by April 8, 2026. The solicitation includes detailed instructions for submission, a statement of work, payment schedule, and a draft agreement. The contracting officer for this solicitation is Yu-Kuang (YK) Hou.