NIGP 04071: Houses and Cages, Bird

NIGP 04071 Houses and Cages, Bird is an Item code under which state and local governments procure animal housing and containment equipment, including specialized cages, condos, and towers for facility-based animal care and welfare programs. Recent solicitations show activity focused on large-scale, turnkey installations for public animal-care facilities, with purchasing departments handling the RFP/ITB process and specifying exact dimensions, materials (polycarbonate, stainless steel), and accessory configurations. County governments and special-purpose animal-resource authorities represent the primary issuing bodies under this code; the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and similar jurisdictions drive activity through facility upgrades and animal-welfare initiatives.

Hillsborough County, Florida posted the most concrete recent opportunity under this code: ITB2600149 for cat condos and cat towers at the Pet Resource Center in Tampa, issued March 5, 2026, with sealed bids due March 31, 2026, at $350,000 estimated value. The procurement specified three Shor-line Feline Comfort Suite cat condos in three size configurations and Midmark 87-inch cat towers with polycarbonate doors, stainless steel grills, ventilation, and privacy covers, with delivery, assembly, and installation required within 60 days of purchase order. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit were held March 12, 2026, and no set-aside restrictions applied. No other recent opportunities under this code are present in the source; a Williamson County, Texas administrative notice posted July 14, 2026, contains no procurement scope or activity.