RFQ - DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL SERVICES SERVICES (RESERVED FOR SMALL LOCAL BUSINESSES)

Location:	California
Posted:	Feb 24, 2026
Due:	Mar 9, 2026
Agency:	San Diego County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	BPM013056
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ALLEN R. HUNSBERGER

DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING

5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204

PHONE (858) 505-6367

FAX (858) 715-6452

REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13056

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES

DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL SERVICES

FEBRUARY 23, 2026

BRENDA MILLER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

SMALL-LOCAL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE: In accordance with Board Policy A-87, the award of contracts resulting from this RFQ is

reserved for Small-Local Businesses as defined in Board Policy B-53 Small-Local Business Policy (SLBP), which can be found at: B-

53 Small-Local Business Policy (SLBP).

A. KEY INFORMATION

1. The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms interested in providing Dead Animal Removal Services for Department

of Animal Services (“Offerors”).

2. The County anticipates a contract term of an initial (base) period of one (1) year, with four (4) 1-year option periods.

3. The County has posted this solicitation on its official BuyNet website at https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/ . To see all

information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors must select “Participate

in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

4. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Yu-Kuang (YK) Hou, Procurement Specialist, (yukuang.hou@sdcounty.ca.gov)

5. Schedule: This timeline is subject to change at any time, at the County’s sole discretion. The County will issue an addendum

for changes to the Questions due date, or Quote due date.

Event Description

Questions due

Quotes due

Date and Time (San Diego Time)

March 2, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m.

March 9, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m.

6. Questions:

6.1. Offerors should submit all Questions, including requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation of this

RFQ, in writing by the Date and Time specified in the Schedule. Offerors should submit Questions via BuyNet, by sending

a message to the Contracting Officer through the “Discussions” functionality.

6.2. Non-Offerors should direct inquiries regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer.

7. Table of Contents:

Key Information

RFQ Instructions and Rules

Submittal Items

Required Forms

Statement of Work

Payment Schedule

Draft Agreement

B. RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A QUOTE

1.1. It is Offeror’s responsibility to submit a quote based on the most current RFQ, addenda thereto, County’s responses to

Questions, any other information posted on BuyNet, and any diligence material made available by the County. Offerors

are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has no obligation to contact Offerors directly with any

such RFQ-related information.

1.1.1. To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors

must select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) 13056

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES

DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL SERVICES

1.1.2. If an Offeror is unable to download this document, an Offeror may request a hard copy from Department of

Purchasing and Contracting’s front desk or contact clerical support at (858) 505-6367.

1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFQ are included in this RFQ or posted on the County’s

web site at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-forms.html.

1.2.1. The County may update posted forms from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, Offerors may submit the version

of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFQ or any later version thereof.

1.3. Offeror must submit a complete original quote in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation to the County of

San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to BuyNet before the Date and Time

listed in Schedule.

1.3.1. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit its quote via email to the Contracting

Officer listed in this document or provide the Purchasing and Contracting front desk with either (i) electronic files

on CD/DVD; or, (ii) a printed quote. Offeror must prominently mark such submissions with the RFQ number on the

outside of the packaging. Please use this method only if unable to submit through BuyNet.

2. QUESTIONS

2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFQ or related documents to the Contracting Officer, in writing,

as a question (“Question”). Offerors may submit Questions by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the

“Discussions” functionality in BuyNet.

2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated in the Schedule for Question

submission. Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.

3. QUOTE FORMAT

3.1. Submit electronic quotes as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than signature pages,

converted and searchable formats are preferred.

3.2. All quotes shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of Offeror.

4. QUOTE ORGANIZATION

4.1. Your quote should be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFQ.

4.1.1. Offerors shall organize content to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item within each

exhibit.

4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and order.

4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each page.

4.1.4. Cost/Price information:

4.1.4.1. Offerors must place all cost and pricing information within the Cost/Price exhibit. Price shall be inclusive of

all proposed compensation.

4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:

4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code § 7920.000, et

seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject to disclosure, and the

County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.

4.2.2. It is Offeror’s responsibility to identify and separate into a “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit and to

provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:

4.2.2.1. All confidential information that Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from disclosure

pursuant to the California Public Records Act, including PI (Personal Information), PII (Personally

Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected Health Information);

4.2.2.2. Any proprietary or other information Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from disclosure

under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from disclosure.

4.2.3. The “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked as

“CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY.”

4.2.4.

Offeror should reference material in the “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit where it is needed to

respond to a Submittal Item through citation to the “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit (for example

“See response 1 contained within the ‘CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY’ exhibit for staff Social Security

numbers”).

4.2.5.

If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or proprietary, the

County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii) declare the submission non-

conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv) take any other appropriate action. (Note:

Pricing and Terms and Conditions are generally not confidential under the California Public Records Act).

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5. QUOTE EVALUATION

5.1. Evaluations may consider factors such as technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror compliance, availability,

price, and more to determine the quote(s) that provide the best value to the County.

5.2. During evaluation, the County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health, environmental, and

economic impact of Offeror’s proposed products and/or approach to providing goods and/or services, in accordance with

Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related

to the goods or services sought.

5.3. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and Offeror’s proposed

approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant information in their

quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.

5.4. When evaluating an Offeror’s cost or pricing, the County may also consider the effect of the quote on the overall total cost

to the County.

5.5. Reserved.

6. COUNTY COMMITMENT

6.1. This RFQ does not commit the County to award a contract, nor does it commit the County to pay any of Offeror’s costs

incurred in the preparation or submission of the quote. Further, Offeror shall not incur any reimbursable cost in anticipation

of a contract award.

6.2. Neither Offeror nor any of its representatives shall have any claims whatsoever against the County or any of its respective

officials, agents, or employees arising out of or relating to this RFQ or these procedures (other than those arising under a

definitive contract with Offeror in accordance with the terms thereof).

6.3. The County reserves the right to separately procure the same or similar goods or services.

6.4. The County may withhold all information regarding this procurement until after negotiations are complete, including, but

not limited to: the number of quotes received; the identity of Offeror(s); the content of quotes; the County’s evaluation

and results thereof. Information releasable after the conclusion of negotiations is subject to the disclosure requirements

and withholding exemptions of the California Public Records Act.

6.5. Pursuant to County Charter §§ 703.10 and 916, award of a contract resulting from this RFQ may be subject to the County’s

requirement to determine that the services can be provided more economically and efficiently by an independent contractor

than by persons employed in the Classified Service.

6.6. In the event that an Offeror is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other change in control, the County reserves the right

to award a contract to a resulting entity.

7. DILIGENCE AND DUTY TO INQUIRE

7.1. Should Offeror find discrepancies in or omissions from, or be in doubt as to the meaning of, the RFQ or related documents,

Offeror shall have a duty to submit a Question to the County.

7.2. Offerors are expected to perform reasonable due diligence with regard to this RFQ and the work required, including, but

not limited to, information that is publicly or otherwise reasonably available and, if applicable, information that can be

obtained during a site visit (including verification of measurements, conditions, and other attributes). Neither the selected

Offeror(s), nor any Offerors, shall be entitled to any price adjustment or other relief based upon information that was

discovered or should have been discovered through due diligence.

7.3. The County makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any diligence

material or other information provided by the County or any of its agents, representatives, contractors, or consultants. Such

information may reflect good faith assumptions, estimates, or projections, which may or may not prove to be correct.

7.4. Offeror should not rely upon oral statements made or explanations given by the County, including any oral responses to

Questions or other inquiries. No prior, current, or post award communication(s) with any officer, agent, or employee of

the County shall affect or modify any terms or requirements of this RFQ, except as explicitly provided for in this RFQ.

8. OFFEROR COMMUNICATIONS

8.1. All communications from Offeror (including its employees, agents, and representatives) to the County or its officers and

employees (including consultants working on or assisting with this procurement), related to this RFQ or Offeror’s quote,

must be directed in writing exclusively to the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the

Contracting Officer. Offerors shall not communicate with or attempt to contact any other County personnel about this

solicitation, except as otherwise allowed for in this RFQ or by law. Any improper contact may, at the County’s sole

discretion, cause Offeror to be removed from consideration for contract award.

8.2. If Offeror issues any public announcement or otherwise engages in communication that, in the County’s sole

determination, compromises the integrity of this RFQ process or attempts to restrain competition, Offeror may be removed

from consideration for award.

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8.3. Audio and/or video recording of presentations, discussions, negotiations, , or other communications with the County

regarding this RFQ are prohibited, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

9. SOLICITING EMPLOYEES

9.1. Until contract award, Offerors shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of the County to leave the County’s

employ in order to accept employment with Offeror, its affiliates, actual or prospective contractors, or any person acting

in concert with Offeror without prior written approval of the County’s Contracting Officer. This paragraph does not prevent

the employment by Offeror of a County employee who has initiated contact with Offeror.

10. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS

10.1. In accordance with Section 67 of the San Diego County Administrative Code, the County shall not contract with, and shall

reject any quote submitted by, the person or entities specified below, unless the Board of Supervisors finds that special

circumstances exist which justify the approval of such contract:

10.1.1. Persons employed by the County or of public agencies for which the Board of Supervisors is the governing

body;

10.1.2. Profit-making firms or businesses in which employees described in subsection 11.1.1 serve as officers,

principals, partners, or major shareholders;

10.1.3. Persons who, within the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, came within the provisions of subsection

11.1.1 and who (i) were employed in positions of substantial responsibility in the area of service to be

performed by the contract; or, (ii) participated in any way in developing the contract or its service

specifications; and

10.1.4. Profit-making firms or businesses in which the former employees described in subsection 11.1.3 serve as

officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders.

10.2. Per Board Policy A-79, a successful Offeror that is a non-profit corporation shall not subcontract any work under the

agreement with a related for-profit subcontractor where an interlocking directorate, management, or ownership relationship

exists, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Supervisors.

10.3. Offeror certifies that, if awarded a contract under this RFQ, such contract will be in compliance with Sections 11.1 and

11.2 above. Offeror shall promptly notify the County of any change in circumstance affecting these provisions.

11. CALIFORNIA REVENUE & TAXATION CODE § 18662

11.1. In compliance with California Revenue and Taxation Code § 18662, if Offeror is a non-resident of California (out-of-state

invoices) that receives California source income and has not completed Franchise Tax Board Form 590, there may be a

backup withholding on all payments. Fifteen (15) business days prior to the first payment from the County, new suppliers

or suppliers with expired forms or forms with incorrect information must submit new forms to the County (forms are

available from the Franchise Tax Board website listed below).

11.2. Under certain circumstances, Offerors may be eligible for reduced or waived nonresident withholding. If Offeror has

already received a waiver or a reduced withholding response from the State of California and the response remains valid,

Offeror should submit the response to the County in lieu of the forms. Failure to submit the required forms will result in

withholding of payments. Offerors should access the Franchise Tax Board websites, listed below, for tax forms and

relevant information regarding non-resident withholding, including waivers or reductions. The County will not give

Offerors any tax advice. It is recommended that Offerors speak with their tax advisers and/or the State of California for

guidance.

Franchise Tax Board Websites:

https://www.ftb.ca.gov

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/

11.3. If selected for award, Offeror must submit applicable forms to the Auditor & Controller via fax, at (858) 694-2060, or mail

originals to: County of San Diego, 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 410, San Diego, CA 92123. The P.O. Number or Contract

Number (if available) and “California Revenue and Taxation Code § 18662” must appear on fax cover sheet and/or the

outside of the mailing envelope.

12. W-9 FORM

12.1. If selected for award, Offeror must complete and submit a W-9 form if a current form is not on file with the County.

13. PREVAILING WAGE

13.1. The County’s public works projects are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department

of Industrial Relations (DIR), in accordance with Labor Code § 1771.4(a)(1). A contractor or subcontractor shall not be

qualified to bid (or otherwise submit an offer) on, be listed in an offer subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the

Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in Labor Code § 1720, et

seq., unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5, all as more

particularly described in Labor Code § 1771.1(a). An Offeror who is ultimately selected shall post all notices required by

and pursuant to Labor Code § 1771.4(a)(2) at the job site, whether or not the County also posts these notices.

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C. SUBMITTAL ITEMS

1. EXHIBIT 1 - REQUIRED FORMS

1.1 Submit a completed and signed Offeror’s Cover Page (PC600) form

• Required for all Offerors

• located at:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover_Page.pdf

1.2 Submit a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form (PC601)

• Required for all Offerors

• located at:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs.pdf

1.3 Submit a completed and signed Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)

• Required for all Offerors. The award of contracts resulting from this RFQ is reserved for Small-Local Businesses as

defined in Board Policy B-53. To be considered for award, Offeror must successfully certify that they qualify as a Small-

Local Business.

1.4 Submit a completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable).

• Required if submitting Confidential/Proprietary Information (see RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2)

• located at:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemnity.pdf

2. EXHIBIT 1 - REQUIRED FORMS

2.1 Provide a copy of your firm’s valid “Dead Haulers Permit” issued by the State of California.

2.2 Provide location(s) of where animals will be disposed.

2.3 Can your firm be available within four (4) hours for emergency removal/disposal?

3. EXHIBIT 3 - COST/PRICE EXHIBIT

3.1 Submit a completed Payment Schedule

4. EXHIBIT 4 – ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

4.1 Confirm acceptance “YES/NO” of the County of San Diego’s Draft Agreement (including insurance requirements):

YES ☐ NO ☐

4.1.1 If “NO,” provide a detailed list of exceptions to the terms and conditions, the nature of its concern, and what terms

the Offeror is willing to accept.

Note: The Offeror will be deemed to have accepted any terms and conditions of the Contract to which it does not

take exception to. The County may, as part of its evaluation process, conclude that exceptions are so numerous

and/or material as to make Offeror’s response to the solicitation unacceptable.

5. EXHIBIT 5 – CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY

5.1 Include any Confidential/Proprietary Information in this exhibit, in accordance with RFQ Instructions and Rules section

4.2

D. REQUIRED FORMS

(RESERVED)

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

RFx Name:	BPM013056
RFx Begin Date (UTC+0):	RFQ - DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL SERVICES SERVICES (RESERVED FOR SMALL LOCAL BUSINESSES)
RFx End Date (UTC+0):	1
Commodities:	1
RFx Status:	Refuse disposal and treatment
Solicitation Code:	2/23/2026 10:45:00 AM
Lot #:	3/9/2026 5:00:00 PM
Round #:	12 d 08 h 43 min 58 s

RFQ - DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL SERVICES SERVICES (RESERVED FOR SMALL LOCAL BUSINESSES)

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