El Paso Ionwave #2027-0089

Frozen feeder fish and seafood for the El Paso Zoo

The City of El Paso is seeking six months of frozen fish and seafood for animal diets and enrichment at the El Paso Zoo. - Buyer: City of El Paso, Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department, for the El Paso Zoo. - Request: Nine frozen products, totaling an estimated 14,500 lb across all items. - Capelin, 3–5 inches, 25-lb cases: 4,000 lb. - Herring, 6–8 inches, 25-lb cases: 4,500 lb. - Mackerel, individually quick-frozen (IQF), 6–8 inches, 40-lb cases: 3,500 lb. - Superba krill, precut to 1/8 inch, 50-lb cases: 300 lb. - Squid, 5 oz each, 30-lb cases: 800 lb. - Silversides, 5-lb packages, 40-lb cases: 600 lb. - Smelt, IQF (lake, night, silver, or Peruvian): 300 lb. - Anchovy, IQF: 300 lb. - Jumbo shrimp: 200 lb. - Requirements: Products must be frozen and meet quality, traceability, and sustainability requirements. Species substitutions require Zoo Veterinarian approval. Squid and shrimp must be supplied in 1–3 lb packages or IQF, with individual boxes no more than 50 lb. Deliveries are coordinated as needed, and shipping and handling must be included in unit prices. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, brands, or vendors are named in the solicitation. - Term: Six months from written Notice of Award, with possible month-to-month extensions for up to six additional months.

Description

The City of El Paso is soliciting bids for frozen feeder fish, primarily for its Zoo Department. The bid form lists nine fish and seafood items, including capelin, herring, mackerel, krill, squid, silversides, smelt, anchovy, and shrimp, with estimated quantities. One award will be made for all items, and shipping and handling must be included in unit prices. The City will order supplies as needed; only Zoo Department personnel may place orders directly against the contract.

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