Dog and Puppy Food

This contract is an informal request for bid (RFB) issued by Cuyahoga County for the supply of dog and puppy food to the County Animal Shelter in Valley View, Ohio. The procurement covers four specific pet‑food items (20 lb puppy food, 28 lb adult food, 50 lb adult dry food, and 13 oz canned food) with the possibility of approved equivalents. The award will be a single‑vendor, not‑to‑exceed $40,000 purchase order for the 2025 calendar year, and the vendor must already be registered with the Cuyahoga County Inspector General’s Office and the Lawson electronic purchasing system. • Scope: Provide all four listed pet‑food products (or approved equivalents) for the animal shelter; the order is not split and will be awarded to one vendor based on total cost. • Budget: Maximum $40,000 for the 2025 contract year; the awarded line shows a unit cost of $127.66. • Requirements: Vendor registration with County Inspector General and Lawson system; submission of a completed bid pricing sheet; all items must be priced; equivalents must be emailed to the contact. • Timeline: Bids close 3 Oct 2024; purchase order to be released January 2025; contract runs through December 2025.