UNSPSC 10101506: Horses

UNSPSC 10101506 Horses, a Commodity code, covers the procurement and operational support of horses by state and local governments, grounded in recent solicitations that span acquisition, feed and supplies for ongoing operations, facility management, and specialized services. The work being solicited includes the purchase of horses via auction or private treaty, the supply of hay, feed, and bedding materials for government-maintained horse farms and mounted patrol units, the operation and maintenance of equestrian facilities under long-term leases, arena footing replacement to meet equestrian standards, and veterinary services for state agricultural operations. Issuing bodies include state departments of agriculture, county parks departments, city police bureaus, and county purchasing offices. The mix reflects a diverse set of horse-related operations across state and local government, from specialized mounted-police and agricultural programs to public equestrian centers.

Recent activity spans Texas, California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Utah. The State of Texas issued an RFI in June 2026 for horse procurement via auction or private treaty, with responses due August 31, 2026, seeking vendor capabilities in sourcing, quality assurance, and livestock acquisition. DeKalb County, Georgia posted an ITB on June 24, 2026 for feed, hay, and shavings for Little Creek Horse Farm, a three-year contract with two one-year options, with bids due July 23, 2026. The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department issued an RFP on July 9, 2026 for a twenty-year equestrian center arena operations contract with two optional ten-year renewals, with mandatory pre-proposal meeting on January 15, 2026 and proposals due February 13, 2026. The County of San Mateo Parks Department released an RFP on April 23, 2026 for arena footing replacement at Folger Stable, with proposals due April 21, 2026, and the City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Police Bureau, issued IFB 2026-IFB-006 on April 14, 2026 for horse supplies including bedding, feed, hay, and fly control, with bids due April 2, 2026. The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, through the Department of Agriculture and Food, posted a qualifications-based solicitation on March 17, 2026 for a Track Veterinarian position, with statements due March 24, 2026.