Veterinary Grade Animal Food Supplies

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the General Services Department, is soliciting quotes under RFQ No. 553068 for veterinary grade animal food supplies, with questions due November 17, 2026. The solicitation is restricted to Detroit-based businesses certified by the City of Detroit Human Rights Department before the quote due date, and respondents must submit their CRIO-issued certification with each response. Quotes are due December 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST through the Bonfire procurement portal.

Supplies serve the Detroit Animal Care & Control (DACC) Shelter at 5700 Russell Street, Detroit, Michigan. Products must be new, unused, and compliant with AAFCO guidelines, including specialized therapeutic diets for shelter animals recovering from illness, malnutrition, and stress. The price sheet lists eight canine and feline line items spanning adult dry and canned, puppy, and dietary formulations, with preferred brands including Purina Pro Plan and Nestle Purina Petcare. Dry food must carry at least eight months of shelf life from delivery, and canned or wet food must carry at least twelve months of remaining shelf life. Respondents must show at least three years of similar-service experience and three references. Delivery is required within 5-7 business days of Purchase Order issuance, with capacity for emergency delivery within 24-48 hours.

The contract term is two years with one optional one-year renewal, subject to Detroit City Council approval. Estimated annual quantities range from 240 to 2,400 units per item and do not guarantee purchase commitments. Unit prices must be all-inclusive, with shipping and related expenses factored in, and an incomplete price sheet results in rejection as non-responsive. The City anticipates one or multiple awards on a low-bid basis, and pricing is a critical component of award. The RFQ requires Workers' Compensation at Michigan statutory limits, Employer's Liability at $500,000 per accident, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. Payment terms are NET 30 from invoice receipt, and vendors must register in the City of Detroit Vendor Portal.

Conditions of award require notarized Consolidated Affidavits, active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, three years of financial statements, a Certificate of Insurance, and a Treasury Clearance application that must be approved before Council approval and requires a minimum of ten days after submission. Respondents proposing artificial intelligence must complete the City's AI Factsheet as a condition of award. Subcontractors must be verified against the City's debarred and suspended suppliers list. Respondents may sign a Priority Hire Agreement with Detroit at Work.