DOC26GS0001AA_Jun_8_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Connecticut Department of Correction for the procurement of specialty dog food, treats, supplements, and miscellaneous supplies to support the health, performance, and well-being of the department's K-9 units. The solicitation, numbered DOC26GS0001AA, encompasses 247 line items including nutritional consultations, dietary supplements from manufacturers such as Adored Beast, Animalbiome, and MYOS, specialty dog food products from brands including Canine Caviar, Forza10, GO!, Instinct, Nulo, and NutriSource, freeze-dried and raw food options, grooming supplies, and miscellaneous items. All products must meet nutritional standards for adult maintenance and active working dogs, be clearly labeled with ingredients, lot numbers, and expiration dates, and arrive in commercially sealed, tamper-evident packaging in sizes up to 25 pounds with a minimum remaining shelf life of 75 percent at delivery. The bid submission period opened May 21, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. EDT with a submission deadline of June 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The solicitation documents do not specify the estimated total contract value, quantities to be ordered, contract term length, or renewal options.

Pricing shall be firm and net on an F.O.B. Destination basis with payment terms specified as Net 45 days. All interested vendors are eligible to respond to this open procurement, and the solicitation documents do not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors currently serving this requirement. Deliveries must occur Monday through Friday during normal business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, on either a recurring or as-needed basis to designated agency locations. Bidders must demonstrate relevant qualifications by providing evidence of past performance with the State of Connecticut within the last three years and listing at least three completed projects similar in nature to the requirements. Contractors assigned to correctional facilities must complete security clearance procedures and comply with Connecticut General Statutes sections 4a-60 and 4a-60a regarding nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity, OSHA compliance, and comprehensive facility security protocols. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Kelly Godreau, AFAO, at 860-692-7672 or Kelly.Godreau@ct.gov.