Dog and Puppy Food

This contract concerns the procurement of four specific dog and puppy food items for the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter. The agency set a not‑to‑exceed budget of $25,000 for the 2023 calendar year and required vendors to submit unit pricing on a standardized Excel template. All items must be bid on as a single package; partial bids are not accepted. The award was made through an informal RFB process, but the winning vendor’s details are not disclosed in the supplied documents. • Scope: Four pet‑food products (20 lb puppy food, 28 lb adult dog food, 40 lb adult dry dog food, 13 oz canned dog food) to be delivered to the county shelter. • Budget: Maximum $25,000 for 2023; pricing to be submitted per‑unit on the attached “Bid Pricing Sheet.” • Requirements: Vendor must be registered with the Cuyahoga County Inspector General’s Office and the Lawson electronic purchasing system; all four items must be bid together. • Timeline: Solicitation opened Jan 30 2023, Q&A closed Feb 10 2023; contract period runs for the 2023 calendar year.