Dog and Puppy Food

This contract is an informal request‑for‑bid (RFB) issued by Cuyahoga County’s Department of Public Works to supply dog and puppy food for the County Animal Shelter for the 2022 calendar year. The scope includes four specific dog‑food products (20 lb puppy food, 28 lb adult grain‑free food, 40 lb adult dry food, and 13 oz canned adult food) with the option to use approved equivalents. The award will be made to a single vendor, and the total spend is not to exceed $24,500. Vendors must be registered with the Cuyahoga County Inspector General’s Office and with the Lawson electronic purchasing system before award. • Scope: four bulk dog‑food items to support the animal shelter’s feeding program. • Budget: capped at $24,500 for the 2022 fiscal year. • Procurement: single‑vendor award, informal RFB, requiring unit‑price submissions on a pricing sheet. • Registration: mandatory registration with county Inspector General and Lawson system. • Contact: Toni Wlosowicz (Purchasing Analyst) for questions on equivalents and procurement procedures.