Veterinary Grade Animal Food Supplies

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) requests quotes from qualified Respondents to render certain technical or professional services ("Services") as set forth in this RFQ to provide specialized, high-nutrition therapeutic food diet supplies to help shelter animals recover from illness, malnutrition, and stress. Vendors are encouraged to offer shelter discounts and donation programs. The supplies furnished under any contract resulting from this solicitation shall be new, unused and of the latest product in production to commercial trade and shall be of the highest quality as to materials used and workmanship.

The City of Detroit seeks responses from qualified vendors to provide Animal Care Supplies for the City of Detroit Animal Care Shelter.

Vendor(s) will service the Detroit Animal Care & Control Shelter currently located at 5700 Russell St., Detroit, MI 48211. Established vendor or authorized distributor is expected to provide the following:

• Veterinary Grade-Food compliant with The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) guidelines.
• Dry food with a minimum shelf life of eight (8) months from the date of delivery. Canned/wet food with a minimum remaining shelf life of twelve (12) months.
• Vendor to provide brands and units of measure in bid price list. Indicating bulk order options or bulk quantity pricing where applicable.
• Orders to be delivered within 5-7 business days of Purchase Order issue.
• Vendor must have the capacity to process emergency orders for delivery within 24 to 48 hours when requested.
• Bidders shall provide a percentage discount off manufacturer list price/catalog for non-bid sheet items.
• Bidders should detail any participating shelter partner programs, free bag programs, or manufacturer donation matches available to DACC.
• Deliveries containing torn bags, dented cans, unsealed packages, or pest damaged goods will be rejected at the vendor's expense.
• Deliveries must include lift gate service if required. Driver must offload goods to DACC's designated loading/storage area. All orders must include an itemized packing slip.

Price Sheet

Failure to complete the attached price sheet and submit it with your bid shall result in your bid being deemed non-responsive and rejected without any further evaluation. You can bid on all, or a portion of the items listed in the Price Sheet. These items are not to be considered as the only items to be purchased and DACC requests access to vendors' entire catalogs. The price bid shall be all-inclusive, which means that all related expenses including shipping shall be factored into the unit prices.

**Quotes must be uploaded in Bonfire** on or prior to the date and time indicated. Late and/or emailed quotes will not be accepted. Respondents must register in Bonfire (EUNA Procurement) to download bid documents and submit bids.

If a contract is awarded as a result of this RFQ, it will be a City of Detroit Professional Services Contract (Attachment E). The term of the contract will be for two (2) years with an one (1) year renewal option. The City anticipates one or multiple awards as a result of the RFQ.

One or Multiple Awards will be made on a low bid basis, as determined by the City of Detroit based on contractor's ability and equipment as described in the specification.

**Minimum qualifications:** Proposals will only be accepted by those firms demonstrating a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing services at the same, or similar, scope. Must provide proof of this experience with three (3) references.

**Insurance:** Workers' Compensation with Michigan statutory limits and Employer's Liability with limits of **$500,000.00** each accident; Automobile Liability with a minimum combined single limit of **$1,000,000.00**.

No bid shall be withdrawn for 90 days from submission deadline.