UNSPSC 10121901: Pelletized food for rodents

UNSPSC 10121901 Pelletized food for rodents is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity frames companion animal food products — dog, cat, rabbit, and small animal diets — procured for public animal shelters and care facilities. The code captures commercially manufactured, nutritionally complete pet food products that state and local animal-care agencies source to support daily feeding operations for housed animals. Recent solicitations emphasize compliance with AAFCO nutrient profiles and WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines, reliable weekly or standing delivery capability, high fill and on-time performance rates, and authorized distribution of named brands. State and local animal-care departments, particularly county-level departments of animal services, are the primary issuing bodies under this code.

Recent activity concentrates in California, where the County of Sacramento Department of Animal Care Services posted a multiple-award, best-value RFP (2026RFP0087) due September 18, 2026 for dog, cat, rabbit, and optional small animal food products to support Bradshaw Animal Shelter's approximately 400 animals. The RFP applies a 5% local-business preference for Sacramento County vendors and a 2% micro-business preference for California-certified micro-businesses, with contract terms running November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027 and four one-year renewal options. The opportunity is posted through the Sacramento County Procurement Alliance (SCoPA) cooperative purchasing vehicle, making awarded contracts available to other participating governmental, educational, and non-profit entities. Solano County also posted an IFB (325-0910-25) for animal feed products in July 2026 to support its Animal Care Services Division operations. No contract value is stated for either opportunity.