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El Paso Zoo Department Solicits Bids for Live Feeder Crickets in Multiple Sizes

The City of El Paso's Zoo Department is seeking bids for the supply of live feeder crickets in multiple sizes for animal feeding purposes. - Government Buyer: - City of El Paso, Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department, for the Zoo Department - Products Requested: - Live feeder crickets in five sizes: - Pinhead (2mm), 2000 per box, estimated 468 boxes annually - X-Small (4mm), 2000 per box, estimated 208 boxes annually - Small-Medium (9mm), 1000 per box, estimated 52 boxes annually - Medium (13mm), 1000 per box, estimated 78 boxes annually - Medium-Large (18mm), 1500 per box, estimated 364 boxes annually - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; the opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers of live feeder crickets - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must supply all listed cricket sizes to be considered responsive - Shipping and handling must be included in the total price - Orders will be placed primarily by the Zoo Department; other departments require written authorization - Compliance with Texas laws regarding boycotts and disclosures is mandatory - Contract may be extended for up to two additional years at the City's discretion

Description

The City of El Paso is soliciting bids for live feeder crickets primarily for the Zoo Department. The contract will allow the City to order supplies and/or services from one or more successful bidders as needed. Only personnel from the Zoo Department are authorized to place orders against this contract, with other departments requiring written authorization. The solicitation includes various sizes of crickets packaged in boxes, with shipping and handling costs included in the total price. The contract may be extended for two additional years at the same unit prices at the City's discretion.

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