Martingale Dog Collars and Leashes

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids under ITB-27-00024 for martingale dog collars and leashes for the Pet Resources Center, with bids due November 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time through the County's Euna Procurement system. The solicitation carries no set-aside or preference program in the source material.

The scope covers adjustable martingale collars in small, medium, and large sizes, flat clip leashes, and flat slip leashes, supplied on an ongoing, as-needed basis. Bidders must bid all line items, and the County will award the entire contract to a single bidder, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. Attachment A specifies sample products, including four-foot flat slip leashes, six-foot flat clip leashes, and martingale collars with locking plastic clips or clasps, plus samples demonstrating embroidery or print-stamping capability. Goods must be new, delivered and shipped at the bidder's cost, and delivered within 30 days of purchase order receipt to 440 North Falkenburg Road, Tampa, Florida 33619. The County may inspect bidder facilities and product samples. The contractor must comply with E-Verify for all newly hired employees and incorporate IMAGE Best Practices.

The estimated project value is $76,700 over a two-year contract term. The County does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities. Unit prices may be adjusted annually based on the CPI-U, using the simple percentage method. Required forms include a Substitute W-9, a Drug-Free Workplace certification under Florida Statute 287.087, and a direct deposit authorization for vendors not already active in the County's financial system.

The Cone of Silence is in effect, so bidders may communicate about this solicitation only with the Procurement Services Department. The County reserves the right to terminate for convenience, reject any or all bids, and cancel the solicitation.