Dog, Cat, Rabbit, and Small Animal Food Supply

The County of Sacramento’s Department of Animal Care Services is seeking multiple‑award, best‑value contracts to supply nutritionally complete, AAFCO‑compliant companion animal foods (dog, cat, rabbit, and optional small‑animal diets) to the Bradshaw Animal Shelter. Vendors must provide weekly deliveries (with a 24‑hour emergency option), meet minimum fill‑rate and on‑time performance thresholds, and be authorized distributors of the brands they propose. The contract runs from November 1 2026 through October 31 2027, with up to four one‑year renewal options, and may be leveraged by other agencies in the Sacramento County Procurement Alliance. • Supply categories: Dog food (dry, canned, prescription, specialty, adoption bags), Cat food (dry, canned, prescription, specialty, adoption bags), Rabbit food (pellets, hay), Optional small‑animal food (guinea pigs, hamsters, rats/mice, ferrets, birds, etc.). • Must comply with AAFCO nutrient profiles, WSAVA guidelines, and FDA labeling; raw, grain‑free, boutique diets prohibited. • Delivery: Weekly indoor delivery at no extra charge; 24‑hour emergency delivery capability; minimum 95 % fill rate and 90 % on‑time delivery. • Vendor qualifications: Authorized distributor status, inventory capacity, experience with shelters/veterinary/municipal agencies, online ordering portal or dedicated rep, ability to provide substitutes for back‑ordered SKUs. • Evaluation criteria: Delivery & reliability, pricing & catalog breadth, vendor experience & capacity, product quality & compliance (best‑value, multi‑award). • Submission: Electronic via OpenGov/ProcureNow by September 18 2026, 2:00 pm; questions due September 4 2026. • Contract term: 1 year with optional annual renewals (up to four additional years). • Potential for additional business through SCoPA cooperative purchasing agreement.