NIGP 49509: Animal Cage and Rack Washing Equipment

NIGP 49509 Animal Cage and Rack Washing Equipment, an Item code, encompasses washing systems and equipment used by state and local institutions to clean and sanitize animal housing and laboratory infrastructure. Based on recent state and local solicitation activity, the code captures specialized cleaning equipment, related supplies, and associated maintenance services that educational and research facilities require to maintain animal care and laboratory standards. The issuing bodies pursuing contracts under this code include school districts and other public institutions responsible for animal science instruction, veterinary training, and research operations.

Klein Independent School District in Harris County, Texas posted an RFP (#26-101) on April 17, 2026, with proposals due June 5, 2026, that includes animal cage and rack washing equipment among a broader set of Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources across 17 CTE program areas. The district is evaluating vendors on best value, including purchase price, vendor reputation, quality, past district relationships, total long-term cost, and historically underutilized business status. The contract begins September 1, 2026, for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewals. Klein ISD encourages use of HUB, MWBE, and SBE vendors and requires all vendors to maintain $1,000,000 minimum general liability coverage, hold Texas business licensing, and provide three references demonstrating similar work experience.