Veterinary Services for the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter and Animal Clinic

The City of Moreno Valley, through its Animal Services Division, is soliciting proposals for specialized veterinary services for the municipal Animal Shelter and Animal Clinic. This solicitation, number 2025-003, seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive animal care and medical services, including spay/neuter procedures for shelter and public animals and TNR programs. The contract features a base term of five years with two optional five-year renewals, with pricing adjustments for renewals tied to the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County Consumer Price Index. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by March 6, 2025, and must include a required response template, special provisions, client references, a non-collusion affidavit, and a detailed pricing schedule. Award selection is based on a trade-off methodology, with evaluation weights distributed as 45 percent for fee and price, 40 percent for ability to perform and qualifications, and 15 percent for minimum qualifications. The selected vendor must adhere to strict professional standards in the State of California and comply with federal and state labor laws, including the Davis-Bacon Act. Mandatory requirements include comprehensive insurance coverage for general, automobile, workers compensation, and professional liability, as well as a hold harmless and indemnification agreement protecting the City. Additionally, contracts exceeding 50,000 dollars require a written affirmative action plan certification. The City retains full authority for inspection and acceptance of all work and may impose penalties of 1 percent of the agreement amount per working day for performance delays.