Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming and Nebraska Wild Horse and Burro Program requires professional hoof trimming services at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral in Wheatland, Wyoming. The contractor shall provide skilled farrier services to safely and efficiently trim hooves with minimal stress to the animals, in coordination with BLM staff and in accordance with the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP). The work will typically occur Monday through Friday, with the capability to trim up to 100 animals per day using government-furnished equipment and facilities.
• The contractor must have at least three years of experience trimming wild horses and burros' hooves.
• The contractor must be able to work effectively with BLM and other contract staff to efficiently trim wild horses and burros' hooves.
• The contractor must be available to work full days and trim up to 100 animals per day at the Wheatland ORC.
• The contractor must provide a signed certification stating that the company, its employees, and any subcontractors proposed under this contract have not been convicted of, and are not currently under investigation or indictment for, animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, or mistreatment charges.
• The contractor must provide a resume for all employees and subcontractors showing years of experience working with wild horses and burros' and provide a description of their experience and knowledge in trimming wild horses and burros' hooves.