Mariposa County RFP for Immediate Animal Placement 2025
Mariposa CountyCounty · Mariposa County, CA- Due
- Aug 15, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 8, 2025
- Primary contact
- Chris Ramirez
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Mariposa County is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide guaranteed immediate placement services for domestic animals impounded by the Sheriff’s Office Animal Control. The selected vendor(s) will be responsible for the intake, fostering, and adoption of up to 30 dogs and 10 cats per month, with a requirement to accept incoming animals within 48 hours of notification. Proposals must include a company profile, key personnel, a cost estimate or fee schedule for intake per animal, proof of insurance/licenses, and 501(c)(3) documentation. Submissions are due via email to Captain Chris Ramirez by August 15, 2025. Selection is expected to conclude by September 1, 2025.
Company profile, Relevant experience, List of key personnel, Cost estimate or fee schedule, Proof of insurance and licenses, Proof of 501(c)(3) documentation
Relevant experience, cost per animal, facility management personnel
SUMMARY
Mariposa County is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide guaranteed immediate placement services for domestic animals impounded by the Sheriff’s Office Animal Control.
The selected vendor(s) will be responsible for the intake, fostering, and adoption of up to 30 dogs and 10 cats per month, with a requirement to accept incoming animals within 48 hours of notification. Proposals must include a company profile, key personnel, a cost estimate or fee schedule for intake per animal, proof of insurance/licenses, and 501(c)(3) documentation. Submissions are due via email to Captain Chris Ramirez by August 15, 2025. Selection is expected to conclude by September 1, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Relevant experience
- Cost per animal
- Facility management personnel
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Company profile
- Relevant experience
- List of key personnel
- Cost estimate or fee schedule
- Proof of insurance and licenses
- Proof of 501(c)(3) documentation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
501(c)(3) documentation, proof of insurance and licenses
- Submit to
- [email protected]
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Mariposa County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 15, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Chris Ramirez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Mariposa County in CA, 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 Chris Ramirez. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Company profile, Relevant experience, List of key personnel, Cost estimate or fee schedule, Proof of insurance and licenses, Proof of 501(c)(3) documentation. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Relevant experience, cost per animal, facility management personnel" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Mariposa County?
All active and historical solicitations from Mariposa County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Mariposa County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: 501(c)(3) documentation, proof of insurance and licenses. Review the full document from Mariposa County for the complete list.