Norfolk Opengov #IFB 11264-0-2026/JF

Norfolk seeks microchips and scanners for companion animal identification

The City of Norfolk's General Services Department and Animal Care and Adoption Center is seeking bids for microchip implantation and identification systems for companion animals. - Government Buyer: - City of Norfolk, General Services Department, Animal Care and Adoption Center - Office of the Purchasing Agent - Products Requested: - 1,000 passive electronic microchips for companion animals - Must be non-migrating, uniquely coded, FCC approved, sterilized, single-use syringe packaged, and support database registration - 5 handheld microchip scanners - Must detect/read 134.2khz and 125khz microchips, be FCC approved, portable, water resistant, provide audio/visual display, and operate on various battery types - Services Requested: - Training and instruction materials for proper use of microchip scanners - Notable Requirements: - Delivery of microchips and scanners within five business days of order - Minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty on all products - No minimum order quantity accepted - Contract term is five years - OEMs: - No specific OEMs are named, but well-known manufacturers in this space include Datamars, HomeAgain, and Avid Identification Systems - The City aims to improve its ability to reunite lost animals with their owners through reliable identification technology.

Description

The City of Norfolk is seeking a responsible vendor to provide a passive electronic microchip implantation and identification system (chips and scanners) for the positive identification of companion animals. The procurement includes microchips and scanners that meet specified requirements, training/instruction materials for proper use, and delivery within five business days. The City aims to improve its ability to identify animal owners to reunite lost animals with their homes. All products must have a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty.

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