Dog, Cat, Rabbit, and Small Animal Food Supply
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 2026-RFP-0087
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Maria Cojocari cojocarim@saccounty.gov (916) 876-6363
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
County of Sacramento, Department of Animal Care Services, is requesting proposals for commercially manufactured companion animal food products for Bradshaw Animal Shelter under a multiple-award, best-value RFP with proposals due September 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% local-business preference applies to vendors with principal place of business in Sacramento County, and a 2% micro-business preference applies to State of California certified micro-businesses in the Sacramento Regional Market Area.
The scope spans four categories: dog food, cat food, rabbit food, and optional small animal food. The shelter houses approximately 400 animals and requires nutritionally complete diets with reliable weekly deliveries supporting twice-daily feeding operations. All products must comply with AAFCO nutrient profiles, WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines, and FDA labeling requirements. Prohibited items include raw food, grain-free diets, and expired products with less than 90 days shelf life remaining. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum 95% fill rate and 90% on-time delivery performance, maintain weekly delivery capability with 24-hour emergency delivery capacity, and provide authorized distribution for all brands proposed. Vendors may propose for one or multiple categories.
The anticipated contract term runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, with options to renew annually for up to four additional one-year terms, contingent on satisfactory performance, funding availability, and mutual agreement. Delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and NET/30 payment. This RFP is part of the Sacramento County Procurement Alliance (SCoPA), a cooperative purchasing agreement; awarded contracts may be utilized by other participating governmental, educational, and non-profit entities.
Evaluation criteria include pricing, delivery and reliability, catalog breadth, vendor experience and capacity, and product quality and compliance. Questions are due September 4, 2026. No specific contract value is stated.
Opportunity text
The County of Sacramento, Department of Animal Care Services, is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide commercially manufactured companion animal food products for dogs, cats, rabbits, and optional small animals housed at Bradshaw Animal Shelter. The shelter cares for approximately 400 animals per day and requires nutritionally complete diets and reliable weekly deliveries to support twice‑daily feeding operations.
This RFP establishes multiple-award, best‑value contracts designed to strengthen the County's food supply capabilities, improve nutrition options for animals with varying medical needs, ensure reliable access to prescription diets, and enhance the continuity of care for animals transitioning to adoptive homes. By awarding multiple vendors across several species-specific categories, the County aims to maintain stable food availability, expand product choice, and support flexible procurement throughout the contract term.
The anticipated contract term will begin November 1, 2026, and continue through October 31, 2027, with the option to renew annually for up to four additional one-year terms. Renewals will be contingent upon satisfactory performance, funding availability, and mutual agreement. Final contract execution will be subject to all terms and conditions established by the County's Contract and Purchasing Services Division, including compliance with nutritional requirements, and all applicable laws.
This RFP is part of a cooperative purchasing agreement through the Lead Participating Agency, County of Sacramento, for SCoPA (Sacramento County Procurement Alliance), a collaboration that allows the County and other Governmental, Educational, and Non-Profit entities to benefit from collective purchasing power and allow for efficient contractual processes for the supplier community. As a result, any selected bid may be utilized by additional participating entities, providing expanded visibility and potential for additional opportunities.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Dog,_Cat,_Rabbit,_and_Small_Animal_Food_Supply.pdf |
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