How to bid on Hillsborough County’s Feral Cat Spay and Neuter Program

What the county is buying

Hillsborough County is seeking a provider for a community feral cat spay and neuter program. The solicitation is an invitation for bids (IFB), reference ITB-27-00018.

This opportunity may suit vendors whose work includes animal healthcare and spay and neuter services.

Deadline and submission timing

Bids are due November 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The solicitation does not state what happens after the deadline, so check the Bonfire posting for submission instructions and timing details.

Plan to complete your submission in Bonfire before the deadline rather than waiting until the final minutes.

Who may be a fit

This opportunity is relevant to providers able to deliver spay and neuter services for community feral cats. Review the solicitation documents to confirm the county’s full requirements and whether your organization is a fit.

How to access the bid and respond

Click “View original source” to open the opportunity on Hillsborough County’s Bonfire procurement portal in a web browser. You can view the opportunity publicly without an account.

Register a free vendor account in Bonfire to download the solicitation files and submit your response. Follow the portal’s instructions and submit before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Read the full solicitation and use its requirements as a checklist. Make sure your response addresses each requested item and includes all required forms and supporting documents.

Explain clearly how your organization would provide the requested services, and check your response for completeness before submitting it in Bonfire.