NIGP 49510: Animal Cages and Supplies (Including Litter) (Laboratory Type)

NIGP 49510 Animal Cages And Supplies (Including Litter) (Laboratory Type), an Item code, encompasses consumable supplies and ancillary services that support zoo and animal-care operations at county and municipal facilities, including frozen specialty animal food, feed products, waste management, and clinic supplies. State and local governments are purchasing under this code through county parks and recreation departments, county public health services offices, and dedicated zoo administration. Recent solicitations show jurisdictions procuring nine-item frozen animal food product lines (canine diet meat, bird of prey meat, feline diet meat, and specialty carnivore diets in bulk cases); bulk animal feed products supporting animal-care divisions; waste container rental and disposal service at zoo facilities; and general pet clinic supplies for health services operations. The issuing bodies are county-level authorities managing public animal facilities and animal welfare functions.

Orange County, California (OC Community Resources) posted the most detailed recent opportunity in August 2026, an IFB for frozen animal food with bids due September 9, 2026, specifying nine product categories with estimated annual quantities ranging from 1 to 250 units, firm fixed-price terms for one year with renewal options, and a 5% evaluation preference for certified Orange County Local Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise bidders capped at $100,000. Milwaukee County posted an ITB for waste container rental and service at the Milwaukee County Zoo with proposals due October 9, 2026. Solano County issued an IFB (325-0910-25) for animal feed products with bids due September 26, 2024, supporting the Animal Care Services Division. Harris County Public Health Services Office posted an ITB for pet clinic supplies and related items with proposals due July 27, 2026. Recent activity concentrates in California, Texas, and Wisconsin, with electronic submission required across all jurisdictions and standard cooperative purchasing participation expected from vendors.