Description
The Upshur County Commission (in partnership with Lewis County) is seeking an independent‑contract veterinarian to provide weekly spay/neuter surgeries for cats and dogs housed at the Lewis‑Upshur Animal Control Facility. The contractor will perform pre‑operative examinations, conduct the surgeries, maintain detailed surgical records in the DaySmartVet system, and support the facility’s DEA licensing. All medications, equipment, and supplies are supplied by the County; the vendor provides professional labor, expertise, and related administrative support. The contract begins in January 2027 for an initial one‑year term with up to three optional one‑year renewals. Proposals must be submitted by 4 p.m. on November 4, 2026, with award notification anticipated within 30 days after the November 5 bid opening.
• Weekly spay/neuter surgeries (preferred Wednesday) for shelter cats and dogs.
• Pre‑surgical care, record‑keeping via DaySmartVet, and DEA license assistance.
• County provides all drugs, equipment, and supplies; vendor supplies only professional services.
• One‑year contract term, renewable up to three additional years, with performance monitoring and a 30‑day cure notice provision.