Rabies Tags for Lubbock Animal Services

The City of Lubbock is soliciting quotes for the procurement of 42,000 rabies tags for Lubbock Animal Services, with a specific requirement for manufacturing and stamping aluminum tags for the 2026 city license year. The tags will be constructed from 0.050" orange aluminum, oval-shaped with a 1/8" hole, and divided into two primary categories: 37,300 tags to be individually stamped with both veterinary clinic and Animal Services information, and 4,700 tags to be stamped only on the front. The procurement process requires vendors to submit quotes by October 17, 2025, with a contract term of one year and options for two additional one-year extensions. Evaluation criteria include the ability to deliver tags within 40-45 days after bid award and compliance with legal certifications outlined in Texas Government Code. The City of Lubbock reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder or the vendor providing the best overall value, with potential payment to be made via MasterCard purchasing card.

The solicitation includes mandatory legal documentation such as a Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, which must be completed by all bidders to ensure transparent and ethical procurement practices. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors must disclose potential conflicts of interest with municipal officials and comply with regulations regarding boycotts of certain entities. The procurement does not indicate an existing incumbent vendor or specify a precise budget range, though the volume of 42,000 tags suggests a moderate-scale contract. Bidders must adhere to strict legal requirements, including compliance with Texas Government Code sections related to boycotts of Israel, energy companies, and firearm entities. Additional tag orders beyond the initial procurement should be honored at the originally quoted price, providing potential flexibility for future needs of Lubbock Animal Services.