The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain firm discount from list price proposals from firms specializing in providing veterinary pharmaceuticals and supplies for the Loudoun County (“County”) Department of Animal Services (“Animal Services”).

In order to obtain the largest possible range of veterinary pharmaceuticals and supplies, the County intends to award contract(s) to a pool of providers. The size of the pool will be determined by the number and quality of proposals received. Depending upon the type of pharmaceutical or supply needed, the County will purchase the needed materials from the contractors who offer the best prices and services to the County.

Proposals will be accepted only from established manufacturers and/or their authorized distributors, dealers or service representatives who are authorized to sell the manufacturer's products. Any distributor submitting a proposal hereby acknowledges that they are an authorized distributor of the manufacturers quoted and that the manufacturer has agreed to supply the distributor with all quantities of the items required in fulfillment of any resulting orders from the County.

*In order for firms to be awarded contracts by February 1, 2021, the initial proposals must be received by the Division of Procurement prior to 4:00 p.m., local Atomic time January 11, 2021.