Cat Litter

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is conducting an Invitation to Quote (ITQ-26-00201) procurement for cat litter supply services to support the Hillsborough County Pet Resources Department. The county is seeking competitive quotes from experienced and qualified suppliers with a proven and documented track record of providing and delivering cat litter on an ongoing, as-needed basis. Specifically, the solicitation requires bidders to supply Purina Tidy Cats Cat Litter in 24/7 Performance, clay-based, unscented, dust-free, non-clumping formulations in both 20-40 pound bags and 10-pound bags, with orders exceeding 20 bags requiring palletization. Deliveries must be completed within seven calendar days of purchase order receipt to the Hillsborough County Pet Resources Center located at 440 North Falkenburg Road, Tampa, Florida, with the contractor bearing all freight charges and off-loading responsibilities. The contract period will be one year from the effective date, with all bids required to be submitted exclusively through the County's electronic bidding system (Euna Procurement) by March 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Award will be made to the single lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder who submits offers on all line items and meets all specifications, with pricing quoted on an F.O.B. basis inclusive of all shipping and handling costs.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond to this solicitation. All qualified suppliers meeting the specified requirements are encouraged to bid. Successful bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements and maintain a legally authorized workforce in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 448.095, as well as incorporate Department of Homeland Security IMAGE Best Practices into business operations. Prior to contract award, suppliers must provide evidence of current insurance coverage, a completed Certificate of Liability Insurance naming Hillsborough County as an additional insured, a Substitute W-9 Form for tax identification and reporting purposes, a Direct Deposit Authorization Form for payment processing, and a Drug-Free Workplace Certification Form complying with Florida Statute 287.087. The estimated project value for this one-year contract is $37,500.00, with the county not guaranteeing minimum purchases while reserving the right to modify delivery locations throughout the contract period and reject any or all bids when deemed in its best interest.