NIGP 87559: Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary, Marine Life: Drugs, Vaccines, etc.

NIGP 87559 Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary, Marine Life: Drugs, Vaccines, Etc., an Item code, encompasses vaccines, anesthetic drugs, euthanasia solutions, syringes, needles, sutures, and hospital supplies procured by county animal services and public health jurisdictions for animal care operations. State and local governments buy these products on an as-needed basis to support preventative, urgent, emergent, and surgical care for impounded and clinic animals. Issuing bodies include county government animal services departments and county public health offices. Contracts typically specify firm pricing quoted as discounts from manufacturer's suggested retail price, with delivery required within two days of order and all shipping costs included in the vendor's quote. Award criteria emphasize lowest responsive, responsible bidding, though some solicitations reserve the right to split awards across multiple vendors or accept bids item-by-item rather than in aggregate.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, with Pinellas County Government posting an ITB for veterinary drugs and supplies on September 24, 2026, with an estimated annual budget of $25,000 and a projected 36-month contract value of $75,000 commencing January 25, 2027, and Harris County Public Health Services Office soliciting pet clinic supplies and related items with a July 27, 2026 proposal deadline. Vendor qualification requirements typically include three years of prior experience with similar contracts, four professional references, state business registration, E-Verify compliance, and proof of insurance. Florida-specific mandatory compliance certifications include attestations on alien transport, foreign country of concern ownership, and human trafficking, with all three affidavits required for award eligibility.