Pet Food for Dogs & Cats and Animal Supplies

The County of Riverside is seeking a contractor to provide pet food for dogs and cats, as well as animal supplies. The contract is for a period of five years, with each year renewable in one-year increments. The contractor will be required to provide a variety of pet food products, including dry dog food, cat food, and wet canned food. The contractor will also be required to provide animal supplies, such as litter. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The County reserves the right to reject any or all offers and to waive any discrepancy or technicality. • The contract includes a list of specific pet food products and animal supplies that the contractor must provide. • The contractor must provide a unit price for each product and a total price for all products. • The contract includes a provision for prompt payment discount and local vendor preference. • The contract also includes a provision for disabled veteran preference. • The contractor must deliver the products to several shelter locations throughout the County. • The contract includes a provision for backorders, which states that the County reserves the right to go to the next vendor in line in order to obtain the product in a timely manner.