What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Texas Racing Commission (TXRC) seeks Veterinarian Physicians to perform medical services within the State of Texas. Individual contracts will not exceed $150,000 per fiscal year. Selection is based on experience in regulating horse racing, equine practice, and other veterinary experience. A face-to-face interview with the Chief Veterinary Medical Director may also be required.
Scope of work
- Follow written protocol for routine procedures.
- Pre-race inspections to determine horse soundness for racing.
- Perform proper triage on horses injured on the racetrack.
- Test barn sample collection for drug testing.
- Perform postmortem exam and collect required samples.
- Monitor horses during morning training if agreed upon.
- Provide accurate information for Critical Injury Reports.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience in regulating horse racing | 25% |
| Experience in equine practice | 25% |
| Other veterinary practice experience | 10% |
| Skills shown during face-to-face interview with Chief Veterinary Medical Director | 40% |
Minimum qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine (DVM)
- Licensed in Texas
- DEA number for controlled substances through the life of the contract
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a practicing equine or racetrack veterinarian
- Must pass eligibility screening under Texas Racing Act
Documents to include with your response
- Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Document, Parts I & II completed, including signature
- Copy of current professional license
- Copy of DEA number/license for controlled substances
- Copy of Liability Insurance Policy
- Background Disclosure
- Three References
How to submit
- Method
- Email, fax, or mail
- Instructions
- Send one (1) original copy of the evaluation submittal documents to [email protected], fax to 512-833-6907 (Attn: Jose Alvarado AND Gerald Lorance), or mail to Texas Racing Commission, Attn: Jose Alvarado & Gerald Lorance, CTCM, 1801 Congress, Suite 7.600, Austin, TX 78701. Submittals must be signed.