Frozen Animal Food

The County of Orange, California (OC Community Resources) is requesting competitive bids for frozen animal food to supply the Orange County Zoo, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through electronic submission only. A 5% price deduction for evaluation purposes applies to certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders, capped at a maximum allowable preference deduction of $100,000.

The scope covers nine frozen animal food products — canine diet meat (40 lb. cases), bird of prey meat (frozen 5 lb. casings), feline diet meat (frozen 5 lb. casings), horse knuckle bones, beef knuckle bones, beef femur bones, horse femur bones, special beef carnivore diet (40 lb. cases), and senior feline diet (40 lb. cases) — with estimated annual order quantities ranging from 1 to 250 units depending on the item. Miscellaneous items not specifically listed may be purchased at the County's request with prior written authorization. All deliveries are to the Orange County Zoo at 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, California. The contractor must maintain a live telephone ordering system operational a minimum of eight hours per day, five days per week and confirm all order specifications, quantities, and pricing with the County Project Manager prior to order entry.

The contract term is one calendar year from execution, with an option for renewal for four additional years by mutual written agreement. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis for the entire contract term, with all price decreases automatically extended to the County. The contractor is responsible for all delivery, transportation, packing, handling, and insurance costs prior to County acceptance. Payment is made in arrears within 30 days of invoice receipt and approval. The contractor must carry minimum $1,000,000 general liability insurance per occurrence and participate in a cooperative purchasing program with a 2% administrative rebate on sales to other entities. Questions must be submitted by August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bid validity extends 365 days after closing. The County reserves the right to make multiple awards, reject any or all bids, or cancel the solicitation.