Beds and Accessories for Shelter Dogs and Cats

Broward County's Animal Care Division is procuring dog beds, cat beds, and related accessories through a competitive quotation and bid process with a submission deadline of May 22, 2026. The procurement requires vendors to supply chew-proof dog beds in three sizes (40x25, 44x27, and 50x36 inches) constructed from heavy-duty 40-ounce vinyl with aluminum frames in quantities of 20, 120, and 10 units respectively, along with six 6-nest cat towers in heavy-duty vinyl, five snap-on ramps or bridges measuring 35.5x7.5 inches, and ten window perch cat beds measuring 14x26 inches. All deliverables must meet manufacturer specifications and be capable of supporting dogs up to 250 pounds and cats up to 20 pounds, with quantities subject to minor adjustment based on bid pricing. Vendors must submit complete responses electronically through the BPRO (Bonfire) platform by the specified closing date and time, with all questions regarding solicitation requirements due by a designated deadline established through BPRO's messaging section. The County will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor on a firm, fixed-price basis with costs including handling, shipping, and delivery to the specified location, and the contract will generally commence upon award for an initial three-year term with provisions for up to two additional one-year renewal terms for a maximum of five years total, subject to appropriation and fund availability.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information are identified in the solicitation documents provided. Vendors must satisfy standard qualification requirements including certification that they have not been debarred or suspended by any government entity within the past three years, authorization by manufacturers as authorized dealers or sellers of products offered, and willingness to extend the same price, terms, and conditions to other governmental entities during the contract period. Required qualifications also include maintaining specified insurance coverage with Broward County named as an additional insured, compliance with E-Verify requirements, compliance with Florida's drug-free workplace program, and submission of a completed Vendor Questionnaire with authorization from at least two representatives. Depending on the nature of delivery, vendors may be required to maintain general liability coverage with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate, auto liability coverage of $500,000, and workers' compensation at statutory limits, though proof of insurance may be waived if delivery is completed by common carrier. The solicitation documents do not specify an award value, budget range, or anticipated contract cost, but vendors should note that Broward County is exempt from federal and Florida sales taxes and will utilize a Sales Tax Exemption Certificate for all purchases.