Veterinary Services Follow Solicitation

Texas A&M University, subsequently referred to as “Texas A&M”, is seeking to establish an agreement (the “Master Order”) for the provision of Veterinary Services, to be delivered to the Texas A&M campus in College Station, TX, as detailed in this Invitation to Bid (ITB).

Any agreement resulting from this ITB will be awarded to one vendor, all or none. Texas A&M reserves the right to reject all bids if deemed in its best interest.

It is requested that the awarded agreement be extended to any/all Texas State Agencies listed as Institutions of Higher Education as defined by section 61.003, Education Code, Government code section 2155.134 and any other public or State Entities or agencies. In the event an award is made, the individual agencies may or may not elect to use the agreement.

The purpose of this solicitation is to provide comprehensive veterinary care for collegiate horses, ensuring optimal health, performance, and welfare through preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services.

The successful vendor shall provide services including but not limited to:

Wellness & Preventive Care

• Comprehensive equine wellness exams.
• Vaccinations, deworming, and routine health checks.
• Biosecurity and outbreak management.

Sports Medicine & Performance

• Lameness evaluations and treatments.
• Computerized gait analysis.
• Regenerative therapies: PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), IRAP (Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein), Stem cell therapy, Alpha-2 Macroglobulin (A2M) therapy.

Diagnostic Imaging

• Radiographs (X-rays).
• Ultrasound.
• Advanced imaging: CT (Computed Tomography), PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
• Endoscopy for upper/lower airway and gastrointestinal evaluations.
• Neurologic assessments.

Internal Medicine

• Management of metabolic diseases (PPID, insulin resistance, EMS).
• Gastric ulcer syndrome treatment.
• Ocular and dermatologic conditions.
• Allergy testing and treatment.
• Respiratory conditions: Equine asthma, Inflammatory airway disease, Nasopharyngeal cicatrix syndrome.

Emergency Services

• 24/7 availability for acute trauma.
• Laceration repairs.
• Esophageal obstruction (choke) treatment.
• Colic management.

Surgery

- Arthroscopy, tenoscopy, and soft tissue procedures.

Reproductive Services

- Cycle checks for mares to determine timing for altrenogest administration.

Pre-Purchase / Pre-Donation Evaluations

- Comprehensive health and soundness assessments with detailed reports.

Deliverables

• Detailed medical records for all services.
• Wellness and performance reports.
• Imaging and diagnostic results.
• Emergency service documentation.
• Pre-purchase evaluation reports.

Performance Standards

• Emergency response within one hour.
• Compliance with AAEP and AVMA standards.
• Documentation submitted within 48 hours of service.

All responses to this Invitation to Bid are subject to the Texas A&M Standard Terms and Conditions found at the following link: https://purchasing.tamu.edu/_media/tamu-purchase-terms.pdf

The estimated annual expenditure: **$540,000.00**. This estimate is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee or commitment by Texas A&M.

Upon Award, the Master Order will commence on the Effective Date: **November 16, 2026**, and continue for one (1) year (the “Initial Term”). The Term of the Master Order will automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods (“Renewal Terms”) unless either party provides notice of their intent not to renew at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the initial term or subsequent renewal term(s), provided that the total term of the Master Order shall not exceed five (5) years.

In accordance with Texas Education Code 51.9335, Texas A&M shall make the award based on, but not limited to, the following best value criteria:

• The purchase price;
• The reputation of the Vendor and of the Vendor's goods or services;
• The quality of the Vendor's goods or services;
• The extent to which the goods or services meet the institution's needs;
• The Vendor's past relationship with the institution;
• The total long-term cost to the institution of acquiring the vendor's goods or services; [...]

Other relevant factors: Vendor’s ability to meet the minimum specifications/requirements; Availability of dates required.

Submit pricing for each line item in the space provided in your electronic response.

Payment terms shall be 100% Net 30 upon receipt and acceptance of the goods and/or services and an uncontested invoice.

See insurance requirement in buyers attachments