SOQ 26-017 - Provide 24-Hour Supplemental Emergency Veterinary Services on an As-Needed Basis for Jefferson Parish Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS)

The Parish of Jefferson is seeking qualified firms or individuals to provide 24‑hour supplemental emergency veterinary services on an as‑needed basis for its Animal Welfare Services. The contractor must have at least one Louisiana‑licensed DVM on staff and be capable of delivering after‑hours emergency care, diagnostic services, and overflow support across the parish. Evaluation will be based on experience, capacity, geographic proximity, and past performance. • Minimum requirement: at least one Louisiana‑licensed veterinarian on staff. • Scope: 24‑hour on‑call emergency veterinary care, including diagnostics and critical‑care capabilities, for any animal requiring services beyond the in‑house capacity of JPAWS. • Evaluation criteria (total 100 points): work scope (25), firm size (25), professional training/experience (15), capacity/timeliness (15), location preference for Jefferson Parish (15), past accomplishments (5). • Submissions must be a single PDF containing the completed SOQ, any required affidavits, insurance, and references; electronic submission only via Central Bidding. • Deadline: 3:30 p.m. on 14 August 2026.