Vermont Department for Children and Families

Buyer seeks a contractor to administer the Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program (VSNIP). Services include processing applications, determining eligibility, issuing vouchers, conducting outreach, recruiting veterinarians, and providing statistical reporting. The program aims to reduce unwanted pet population by providing low-cost spaying and neutering services to income-eligible Vermonters for their cats, dogs, and wolf-hybrids.

• 5/15/2025 - Issue Date
• 5/20/2025 - Questions Due
• 5/27/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/1/2025 - Contract Start

• Experience providing application review and processing services
• Experience with voucher issuance and tracking
• Experience with programmatic marketing services
• Experience with provider recruitment and outreach services
• Experience working with local humane societies and animal protection organizations

• Process VSNIP applications and verify applicant eligibility within five business days
• Issue and track VSNIP vouchers for animal sterilization services
• Conduct at least eight outreach events annually to promote VSNIP
• Distribute promotional materials at locations frequented by pet owners
• Recruit and retain veterinarians to participate in the program
• Provide one-on-one application assistance to applicants upon request
• Verify companion animals were acquired for nominal fee (≤$75)
• Submit quarterly reports of processed applications through secure encryption
• Verify income eligibility at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Level
• Respond to public inquiries about VSNIP within 72 business hours
• Store necessary program materials and monitor supply levels
• Provide electronic statistical data as required by the State
• Consult with State for applications requesting five or more vouchers
• Verify participation in qualifying public benefit programs
• Market VSNIP statewide to reach income-eligible Vermonters
• Process applications for dogs, cats, and wolf-hybrids
• Develop veterinary outreach strategy to expand provider network
• Track voucher redemption for sterilization and immunization services
• Maintain strict confidentiality of applicant information
• Assist with implementing program goals to reduce unwanted animal population