269-2026-237 - Shelter Food Supply Program

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (CMACC) requires a competitively procured contract to support its Shelter Food Supply Program. This program provides nutritionally appropriate food for all animals housed within CMACC facilities. The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a reliable, consistent, and cost-effective source for animal food products that supports daily shelter operations and ensures humane, high-quality care for animals in CMACC custody. CMACC operates facilities located at 8315 Byrum Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217, and 2700 Toomey Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203. Together, these facilities care for approximately 12,000 animals annually, including dogs (59%), cats (33%), and other domesticated species (8%).

Commodity Codes

• Commodity Codes: NIGP 04009 Cats, All Types NIGP 04030 Dogs, All Types NIGP 32505 Animal Food for Zoo and Farm Animals NIGP 32525 Dog and Cat Food NIGP 96206 Animal Care, Animal Control, Animal Health, Animal Shelter, Animal Trapping, Animal Production (Breeding], Animal Training Services, etc., Including Pet Services, All Types NIGP 96229 Distribution and Collection of Waste Food for Animals NIGP 96240 Food Distribution Services NIGP 99807 Animals and Livestock, Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Items

Events & Timeline

Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

Public Notices

Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Bidder certifies receipt of the ITB for this bid. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Bidder certifies submitted bid complies with the specifications and conditions issued by the City except as clearly marked. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Bidder acknowledges receipt of all addenda posted on this Procurement Portal. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Bidder acknowledges the company was given the opportunity to provide exceptions to the Sample Contract as provided in the ITB. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Bidder has elected to (A) upload the exceptions to the Sample Contract, or (B) decline to include any exceptions to the Sample Contract by declining to upload any exceptions. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Optional Bidder acknowledges review of the "Trade Secrets and Personal Identification Information (PII)" Section which outlines the City's legal obligation to provide Proposal documents upon request by the public, with the exception of information marked as a Trade Secret or PII. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Bidder acknowledges review of the "Trade Secrets and Personal Identification Information (PII)" Section which outlines the City's legal obligation to provide Bid documents upon request by the public, with the exception of information marked as a Trade Secret or PII. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple Optional THE SUBMITTER OF THIS ITB HEREBY CERTIFIES THE BIDDER HAS READ THE TERMS OF THIS BID DOCUMENT, INCLUDING THE SAMPLE CONTRACT, AND IS AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE FIRM TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN SET FORTH. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required

Attachments

• C._Sample_Shelter_Food_Supply_Program_Contract.pdf
• I._PRICE_SHEET_TEMPLATE.xlsx
• F._NON-DISCRIMINATION_PROVISION.pdf
• H._EXCEPTIONS_FORM.pdf
• A._Bonfire_Instructions_Procurement_Portal_FINAL.pdf
• B._ITB_269-2026-237_Shelter_Food_Supply_Program.pdf
• J._PRODUCT_COMPLIANCE_ATTESTATION_FORM.pdf
• D._Bid_Submission_Instructions.pdf
• Company_s_Background_Response___Additional_Questions__Q-56CR_
• G._REFERENCES_FORM__ITB_.pdf
• E._SUBMISSION_FORM.pdf