Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to supply and deliver a full year’s worth of dry and canned pet food for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens to the Atlantic County Animal Shelter in Pleasantville, NJ. The contract is awarded on a unit‑price basis to the lowest responsible bidder, with strict brand restrictions (Purina One, Alpo, Tuffy’s, Triumph) and a 72‑hour delivery window after each purchase order. All deliveries are FOB destination, and the contractor must meet New Jersey insurance, labor‑law, and reporting requirements.
• Required quantities for 2027: 750 bags dry dog food, 275 bags dry puppy food, 900 bags dry cat food, 600 bags dry kitten food, 100 cases canned dog food, 150 cases canned cat food.
• Only approved brands may be offered; any other brand will be rejected.
• Unit‑price bidding; no overall contract ceiling disclosed.
• Contractor must provide bid security (10 % of bid, capped at $20k) and a performance bond equal to 100 % of the awarded price.
• Compliance with NJ Prevailing‑Wage, insurance, and equal‑employment‑opportunity certifications is mandatory.
• Payments are net‑30 days upon receipt of a standard County invoice; contract term runs Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027 with one possible one‑year renewal at index‑adjusted rates.