UNSPSC 10131603: Animal carrying cases

UNSPSC 10131603 Animal carrying cases, a Commodity code, covers flat-packed and rigid pet transport containers that state and local governments procure for animal shelters, pet resource centers, and animal control operations. Recent solicitations show demand for corrugated cardboard carriers meeting specific dimensions and recycled-content thresholds, as well as rigid cat condos and towers with climate control and secure locking mechanisms designed for extended animal housing. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code are county animal-control and shelter operations within larger county governments and municipal jurisdictions; Hillsborough County, Florida has posted multiple solicitations in this category within the past four months.

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners dominated recent activity, posting an ITQ for cardboard pet carriers (due July 2, 2026, estimated value $43,200.00 over two years) and an ITB for cat condos and towers (due March 31, 2026, estimated value $350,000.00), both serving the Pet Resource Center in Tampa and subordinate county facilities. The cardboard-carrier quote sought flat-packed units measuring 17 inches × 12 inches × 8 inches, constructed from corrugated cardboard with minimum 4.36-millimeter thickness and 70% recycled content, with 15-pound weight capacity and printed branding; deliveries of 500 to 1,000 units per pallet were required within 30 days to Tampa and Plant City locations. The cat-condo ITB specified three Shor-line Feline Comfort Suite units and Midmark 87-inch towers in multiple configurations with polycarbonate doors, stainless-steel components, and ventilation, with 60-day delivery and installation. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit were held March 12, 2026. Florida was the sole state showing recent activity under this code; the source contains no other state or regional opportunities.