NIGP 87508: Animal Control Equipment: Catching Poles, Muzzles, Restrainers, Shockers, etc.

NIGP 87508 Animal Control Equipment: Catching Poles, Muzzles, Restrainers, Shockers, Etc., an Item code, encompasses specialized equipment and consumables that state and local governments procure to support animal care, control, and welfare operations. Recent solicitations show the code covers animal identification collars, canine safety kits, and animal feed products — reflecting the operational scope of animal shelters, animal control divisions, and public health agencies managing animal services. Issuing bodies span state-level procurement (Texas), county government (Solano County), and city departments (Philadelphia), with activity driven by dedicated animal care services divisions and animal shelter operations requiring both capital equipment and consumable supplies to maintain animal welfare standards and operational safety.

Recent procurement activity appears limited but geographically dispersed across the Southwest, Northern California, and Mid-Atlantic regions. Texas issued an IFB (INF20260324) for animal identification collars due August 20, 2026, specifying clear vinyl collars with stainless-steel clips removable by safety scissors for PR 10358400 P55. Solano County released an IFB (325-0910-25) for animal feed products supporting its Animal Care Services Division, with electronic submission required through OpenGov and questions due September 16, 2024. The City of Philadelphia posted a micro-purchase quote request (B2727387) for canine safety kits with a June 30, 2026 submission deadline and a two-year requirements period (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028), subject to a $43,000 micro-purchase ceiling adjusted annually by CPI-U, with award available as a whole or by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must carry workers' compensation at statutory limits, general liability of at least $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of $300,000 per occurrence.