City of Aurora - Veterinary Services for Animal Control - RFP 25-152 (2025)
City of Aurora cityCity · Aurora city, IL- Due
- Sep 17, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Cassandra Karsten
- (630) 256-3550
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Aurora, IL is seeking qualified veterinary service providers to deliver comprehensive veterinary care, population health oversight, routine surgical veterinary services, and emergency veterinary medicine for animals at Aurora Animal Care & Control (AACC). Services encompass veterinary medical services, population health management, shelter-wide medical protocols, diagnostics, vaccinations, preventive medicine, humane euthanasia, routine spay/neuter surgeries, dental procedures, and 24/7 emergency stabilization. The contract term is an initial period of one year with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The submission deadline is September 17, 2025, with a question deadline of September 9, 2025. Required qualifications include IDPH Veterinarian Licenses, IDPH Controlled Substance Licenses, and DEA Controlled Substance Licenses.
Organization, Personnel, and Staffing (25 points), Qualifications, Experience, and References (30 points), Project Approach (25 points), Pricing (20 points)
SUMMARY
The City of Aurora, IL is seeking qualified veterinary service providers to deliver comprehensive veterinary care, population health oversight, routine surgical veterinary services, and emergency veterinary medicine for animals at Aurora Animal Care & Control (AACC).
Services encompass veterinary medical services, population health management, shelter-wide medical protocols, diagnostics, vaccinations, preventive medicine, humane euthanasia, routine spay/neuter surgeries, dental procedures, and 24/7 emergency stabilization. The contract term is an initial period of one year with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The submission deadline is September 17, 2025, with a question deadline of September 9, 2025. Required qualifications include IDPH Veterinarian Licenses, IDPH Controlled Substance Licenses, and DEA Controlled Substance Licenses.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- IDPH Veterinarian License(s)
- IDPH Controlled Substance License(s)
- DEA Controlled Substance License(s)
- COA_Contact_Information.docx
- References
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/aurorail
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Aurora, IL
- Reported agency
- City of Aurora
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Aurora city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 17, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/aurorail. For questions, contact Cassandra Karsten.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Aurora city in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Cassandra Karsten at (630) 256-3550. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Organization, Personnel, and Staffing (25 points), Qualifications, Experience, and References (30 points), Project Approach (25 points), Pricing (20 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Aurora city?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Aurora city are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Aurora city regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: IDPH Veterinarian License(s), IDPH Controlled Substance License(s), DEA Controlled Substance License(s), COA_Contact_Information.docx, References. Review the full document from City of Aurora city for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Aurora, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.