Mailbox Only - RFP for Contractor Services for Public Spay and Neuter Facilitation

The City of Fresno is soliciting proposals for a Service Provider to coordinate and facilitate spay and neuter services for dogs and cats owned by city residents, as well as community cats within city limits. All sterilization procedures must be performed by a California Licensed veterinarian, either directly by the contractor or through partnering clinics via voucher or reimbursement arrangements. The contract period extends through June 30, 2027, and the City will select a provider based on the best value, evaluating factors such as professional qualifications, experience, financial capacity, and the ability to perform the scope of work. Contractors must adhere to strict administrative and legal requirements, including the submission of monthly spreadsheet reports by the 15th of each month and a final project report 30 days after completion. Administrative costs are capped at 5 percent of the total award. Payment is structured as a reimbursement model, though an initial advance of up to 25 percent may be requested to support veterinarian payments. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, and Commercial Automobile Liability, with minimum limits typically starting at 1 million dollars. Additionally, bidders may seek local preference by certifying that at least 50 percent of the contract value will be performed by local entities and at least 30 percent by residents of Fresno County.