30-270067-DPH Rabies Tags

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Program is requesting bids on rabies vaccination tags and fasteners under IFB 30-270067-DPH, a rebid, with bids due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET via the Ariba Sourcing Tool.

The scope includes 300,000 three-year rabies tags (orange for 2027, green for 2028, blue for 2029) serialized 000001–300000, and 350,000 one-year rabies tags (silver finish) serialized G-000001 to G-350000 for 2027, with corresponding annual quantities for subsequent years. The procurement also covers single-plane S-hooks, split steel rivets, and 11/16-inch split rings, all packaged in units of 100 per bag. All items must be fully assembled and ready-to-use. Vendors must be authorized by the manufacturer to distribute or resell products and must provide manufacturer warranty documentation and a signed statement of authorization. All vendor employees and subcontractors are subject to E-Verify work authorization requirements.

The contract term is three years beginning October 1, 2026, with the state retaining the right to extend beyond the final active term. Bid prices must include all shipping, delivery, and handling charges delivered FOB Destination within North Carolina and shall remain firm for one year from the contract effective date. The awarded vendor must deliver approximately 1,521 drop-shipped orders to statewide locations by December 15, 2026, and remaining inventory to the main VPH office in Durham by December 1, 2026.

Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price that meets all specifications, with consideration given to past performance, references, and financial documents. Samples of each proposed product must be received by the bid opening deadline and sent via FedEx or UPS to Durham. Written questions are due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, with state responses provided by September 4, 2026. The selected vendor must register with the North Carolina Secretary of State within ten business days of award notification.