RFID Stick Readers Follow Solicitation

The Texas Animal Health Commission is soliciting for low frequency RFID stick readers for livestock applications.

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued on behalf of Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) by the Purchasing Department, which is the sole point of contact during the procurement process.

Item 1: RFID Stick Reader with Charger and Case, Quantity 37 Each

Example Models:

• ALLFLEX AWR300 Stick Reader
• DATAMARS SRS2i Stick Reader

Or TAHC approved equal.

Product Specifications

• Low Frequency RFID Stick Reader
• Rugged Padded Case
• USB-Data Transfer Cable
• Charging Cable w/ Adapter
• Display Multiple Types of Data at Once
• Battery Life 10-12 Hours, Rechargeable
• Read Range, Point Blank to at least 10 inches
• ISO 11784/11785 Compliant
• WLAN, USB, and Bluetooth Connectivity
• Weatherproof to Protection Rating of IP67
• Easy to Read Display
• Built-In Clock
• Minimum Storage = 250,000 records
• Must include minimum two (2) year warranty

Vendor shall bid cost of complete units only, delivered (FOB) to the above destination address. Unit shall be completely assembled and tested before delivery.

**Delivery Address:** Texas Animal Health Commission, Central Office, 2105 Kramer Lane, Austin, TX 78758

Deliveries should be made between 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday, except on regularly observed state or federal holiday. The vendor is responsible for unloading all items during delivery. All prices shall be F.O.B. Destination. Freight prepaid and allowed.

One (1) original copy of the bid is to be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Texas Animal Health Commission, Purchasing Department no later than **2:00 p.m. (Central Time) Thursday, December 3, 2026**. Each envelope must be identified in the lower left corner as follows:

• DO NOT OPEN
• IFB PROPOSAL FOR 554-27-003
• RFID STICK READERS
• OPENING DATE: 12/03/2026

Sealed bids are to be mailed to: Texas Animal Health Commission, Purchasing Department, Attn: Bryan Krugman, 2105 Kramer Lane, Austin, TX 78758. **Electronic or facsimile (fax) bids will be rejected.** Bids received after the date and time specified above will be rejected.

Failure to complete the *Information and Certifications Form* will result in disqualification of the bid.

The State reserves the right to make an award on the basis of low line item bid, low total of line items, or in any other combination that will serve the best interest of the State and to reject any and all bid items in the sole discretion of the State.

Payment will be made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act, Texas Government Code, Subtitle F, Chapter 2251.