Frozen Animal Food

The County of Orange’s OC Community Resources department is soliciting competitive bids to supply a variety of frozen animal foods on an as‑needed basis for its facilities, primarily the Orange County Zoo. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and will run for an indefinite term with annual ordering forecasts. Bidders must provide a live ordering telephone line (8 hours / day, 5 days / week) and adhere to strict no‑substitution rules unless pre‑approved. All bids are submitted electronically via the County’s e‑procurement portal, and the bid must be received by 2:00 pm on September 9, 2026. The solicitation includes local small‑business and disabled‑veteran preferences. • Scope: Supply frozen canine, feline, bird‑of‑prey diets and various animal bones (horse, beef) in case or per‑pound formats. • Estimated annual quantities: 40 cases of canine diet, 10 cases of bird‑of‑prey, 250 cases of feline diet, plus assorted bone products and specialty meat cases. • Delivery location: Orange County Zoo, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869 (contact Gilda Ragsdale). • Contract term: Indefinite “as‑needed” ordering; bids valid 365 days after award. • Mandatory requirements: electronic submission, DPA‑approved clarifications, certifications (OCLSB/DVBE if applicable), D‑U‑N‑S and UEI numbers, contractor license. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive, responsible bid; local‑business preference may adjust scoring.