Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #RFP-2026-OfficialVetOsoyoos
Official Veterinarian Services for Desert Park Raceway Horse Racing Events
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
RFP-2026-OfficialVetOsoyoos
NAICS
541940
This opportunity seeks official veterinarian services for horse racing events at Desert Park Raceway in Osoyoos, managed by the Independent Gambling Control Office. - Government Buyer: - Independent Gambling Control Office - Products/Services Requested: - Official veterinarian services for horse racing events - Duties include: - Conducting veterinary inspections of horses - Managing the Veterinarian list (placing and removing horses) - Observing and attending to horses in distress during races - Performing euthanasia on severely injured horses if necessary - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be able to perform all official veterinarian duties at a horse racing venue - No physical delivery location specified; remote work is allowed as appropriate - Contract duration is approximately 31 months
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal for official veterinary services at Desert Park Raceway in Osoyoos. The scope includes conducting veterinary inspections of horses, placing horses on the Veterinarian list, observing horses to be removed, and attending to horses in distress during races, including euthanasia of severely injured horses. The contract duration is estimated to be 31 months. The opportunity is managed by the Independent Gambling Control Office and responses are due by September 2, 2026.