# Department Of Administration Doa #PT5175

Regulatory veterinary services for Minnesota racetracks

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 31, 2027
**Identifier:** PT5175
**NAICS:** 541940, 115210

The Minnesota Racing Commission is seeking regulatory veterinary services for two Minnesota racetracks.
- **Government buyer:** Minnesota Racing Commission, under the Minnesota Department of Administration.
- **Service locations:** Canterbury Park in Shakopee and Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack in Columbus.
- **Services requested:** Assistant Chief Commission Veterinarian and Assistant Commission Veterinarian support, including pre-race examinations, workout monitoring, trackside observation, emergency response, horse health screening, and injury and death documentation.
- **Regulatory and testing duties:** Collect samples and oversee drug-testing procedures; maintain chain of custody and testing records; perform requested out-of-competition and TCO2 testing; and coordinate split-sample testing for Quarter Horses and Standardbreds.
- **Additional responsibilities:** Maintain veterinary and medication records, oversee secure testing and racetrack personnel, advise racing officials, support investigations and disciplinary proceedings, coordinate necropsies, maintain biosecurity procedures, and manage veterinary staff, databases, policies, and required reporting.
- **Requirements:** Follow applicable Minnesota Racing Commission and Horse Racing Safety and Integrity Authority requirements.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None are named. No products, part numbers, or service quantities are specified.

### Description

The solicitation seeks Assistant Chief Commission Veterinarian and Assistant Commission Veterinarian services for the Minnesota Racing Commission. Responsibilities include monitoring horses at racetracks, conducting examinations and testing, responding to emergencies, maintaining records, and supporting horse safety and regulatory compliance. Work locations are Canterbury Park in Shakopee and Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack in Columbus, Minnesota. The listed estimated cost is $25,001–$50,000, and responses are due December 31, 2027.

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