About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement requests quotes from qualified USA organizations to supply veterinary grade animal food supplies. The contractor will provide specialized, high-nutrition therapeutic food diet supplies to help shelter animals recover from illness, malnutrition, and stress over a two-year contract period. Bidders must have at least three years of experience providing services of similar scope and provide three references. Mandatory submissions require a completed price sheet factoring all-inclusive shipping costs, and deliveries must arrive within five to seven business days of purchase order issuance. Vendors must submit questions online via the Bonfire Supplier Portal by November 17, 2026. Final quotes are due through the portal on December 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, with contract awards based on evaluated catalog pricing less discounts and Detroit equalization allowances.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement
- Solicitation No.
- 553068
Scope of work
- Veterinary Grade-Food compliant with AAFCO guidelines
- Dry food with minimum shelf life of 8 months from delivery
- Canned/wet food with minimum remaining shelf life of 12 months
- Providing brands and units of measure in bid price list
- Delivery of orders within 5-7 business days of Purchase Order issue
- Capacity to process emergency orders for delivery within 24 to 48 hours
- Providing percentage discount off manufacturer list price/catalog for non-bid sheet items
- Deliveries including lift gate service and offloading goods to designated loading/storage area
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Low bid basis based on contractor ability and equipment | Not specified |
| Equalization Factor / Equalization Allowance Table | Not specified |
| City experience with bidder on previous contracts | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Established vendor or authorized distributor
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing services of same or similar scope
- Three (3) references demonstrating required experience
- Certified as a Detroit Based Business by the City of Detroit Human Rights Department prior to bid due date
- Registered in Bonfire (EUNA Procurement)
- Registered vendor in City of Detroit Vendor Portal
Documents to include with your response
- Completed Price Sheet
- Attachment A - Respondent Questionnaire
- Three (3) references
- Copy of Detroit Based Business Certification issued by City of Detroit Human Rights Department
- Current copy of company standard commercial catalog or price list
- Organization chart indicating key personnel
- Item Description for any alternative items offered
Key dates
- ADVERTISEMENT DATE
- November 6, 2026
- QUESTIONS DUE
- November 17, 2026 on or before
- ANSWERS DISTRIBUTED
- November 24, 2026
- QUOTES DUE DATE
- Monday December 7, 2026 @ 4:00 PM EST
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bonfire (EUNA Procurement) Supplier Portal
- Instructions
- Uploaded in Bonfire on or prior to the due date and time; late and/or emailed quotes will not be accepted
Contract details
- Term
- Two (2) years with an one (1) year renewal option
- Set-aside / preference
- Restricted to competition between Detroit Based Businesses certified by the City of Detroit Human Rights Department
- Place of performance
- Detroit Animal Care & Control Shelter, 5700 Russell St., Detroit, MI 48211
- Insurance and bonding
- Worker's Compensation with Michigan statutory limits; Employer's Liability of $500,000.00 each accident, disease, and employee; Automobile Liability with minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000.00; Commercial General Liability naming the City as additional insured.