El Paso Ionwave #2026-0351

Giraffe Transport Services for El Paso Zoo

The City of El Paso is seeking qualified vendors to provide specialized transport services for a giraffe destined for the El Paso Zoo. - Government Buyer: - City of El Paso Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department, in coordination with the Zoo Department - Products/Services Requested: - Giraffe transport service (estimated quantity: 1) - Includes transportation of one giraffe from Lincoln Children's Zoo (Lincoln, Nebraska) to El Paso Zoo (El Paso, Texas) - Vendor must provide an animal transport plan and ensure animal welfare throughout the process - All shipping and handling costs must be included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must hold USDA Class T or H Registration - Compliance with all federal and state animal transport regulations is mandatory - Vendors must demonstrate appropriate licenses, experience, and suitable transport vehicles - Strict adherence to safety, nondiscrimination, and wage theft ordinances - Only authorized Zoo Department personnel may place orders; other departments require written authorization - Contract term is six months from award, with expenditures capped at $49,999.99 annually - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The City of El Paso is soliciting bids for Giraffe Transport services primarily for the Zoo Department. The contract will be awarded to one or more successful bidders to provide transport services as needed. Only authorized personnel from the Zoo Department may place orders against this contract, with other departments requiring written authorization. Bidders must submit all required documentation and comply with the City's terms and conditions to be considered responsive.

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