UNSPSC 10121804: Dry food for cats

UNSPSC 10121804 Dry food for cats (Commodity) covers animal nutrition products for shelter and operational use, but recent state and local solicitations are predominantly for dog food rather than cat food. State and local governments procure under this code through municipal procurement departments, county animal shelters, and specialized police and animal-control agencies. The City of Philadelphia has posted multiple micro-purchase solicitations for dog food and treats with one-time or annual delivery terms capped at $43,000 to $45,000 per contract. The San Antonio Police Department issued an RFO for canine unit dog food, and the Illinois State Police procured branded dog food formulas for its Canine Training Section through a three-year IFB with delivery to Springfield, Illinois. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (CMACC) solicited a contract to supply food for approximately 12,000 animals annually across two facilities, with the species mix weighted toward dogs and cats. Williamson County, Texas, sought veterinary pharmaceutical and clinic supplies for its Regional Animal Shelter through a competitive IFB process with optional 12-month renewals.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, with Philadelphia as a repeat buyer across multiple recent micro-purchases. The most recent opportunities include Philadelphia's July 2026 dog food and treats RFQ (B2727528, due July 24, 2026) and dog food RFQ (B2727484, due July 14, 2026), both micro-purchases awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a net-pricing basis with 60-day quote validity; Charlotte-Mecklenburg's June 2026 Shelter Food Supply Program solicitation (2692026237, due June 24, 2026); the San Antonio Police Department's RFO for annual canine dog food (6100019373, due July 10, 2026); and Williamson County's IFB for veterinary pharmaceuticals and clinic supplies (26IFB24, due April 23, 2026, with delivery within two weeks and a one-year initial term with optional extensions to 36 months). The Illinois State Police three-year IFB (B-50745, due February 26, 2026) specified branded formulas including Kinetic Performance, Royal Canin, Hill's Prescription Diet, and Purina Pro Plan Sport, with approximately 2,930 bags ordered across all types and delivery to Springfield during business hours Monday through Friday.