Animal Shelter Food & Litter

The City of Warwick, Rhode Island, located in Kent County, is seeking bids for Bid2026-026 Animal Shelter Food & Litter, a procurement opportunity to supply dog and cat food and litter for the Warwick Animal Shelter. The contract requires vendors to provide specific pet food products, including Purina One/Iams dry cat and dog food (or comparable brands), regular clay litter, and puppy food, with pricing required for the largest available packaging. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM on April 10, 2025, at 65 Centerville Road, with the contract period spanning two years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, and potential for a one-year extension. Vendors must be capable of bi-weekly deliveries directly to the shelter and invoicing after each purchase. The City reserves the right to reject any bids, waive minor informalities, and award the contract based on the lowest evaluated or responsive bid price, with an evaluation focus on comprehensive pricing, product quality, and delivery capabilities.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. The City is exempt from Rhode Island Sales Tax and may consult additional contract portals like the RI State MPA, NASPO, and MHEC for comparative offerings. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the bid specifications indicate the Animal Shelter has an established ordering pattern of bi-weekly purchases. Pricing is not considered confidential, and vendors must complete a detailed pricing sheet specifying brand names, unit measures, and prices for each product category. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the two-year contract suggests a consistent and potentially substantial procurement opportunity for pet food and litter suppliers serving municipal animal welfare facilities.