City of El Paso, Live Feeder Crickets, Bid 2026-0350 (2026)
City of El PasoCity · El Paso, TX- Due
- Aug 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
- Primary contact
- John Scott
- (915) 212-0043 ext 0043
The 30-second brief
The City of El Paso is requesting bids for live feeder crickets, primarily for the Zoo Department. The procurement includes various sizes such as pinhead crickets (5000 per box), X-small crickets (1/4", 1000 per box), small-medium crickets (3/8", 500 per box), medium crickets (1/2", 1000 per box), and medium-large crickets (3/4", 500 and 1000 per box). Deliveries are made weekly on Tuesdays to 201 Washington Street, El Paso, Texas 79905, utilizing Next Day Priority shipping. The submission deadline is August 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. MST, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference held on July 22, 2026.
Pinhead Crickets 5000 per Box, X-Small Crickets (1/4") 1000 per Box, Small-Medium Crickets (3/8") 500 per Box, Medium Crickets (1/2") 1000 per Box, Medium-Large Crickets (3/4") 500 per Box, Medium-Large Crickets (3/4") 1000 per Box
Low Bid - Formal
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Summary
The City of El Paso is requesting bids for live feeder crickets, primarily for the Zoo Department.
The procurement includes various sizes such as pinhead crickets (5000 per box), X-small crickets (1/4", 1000 per box), small-medium crickets (3/8", 500 per box), medium crickets (1/2", 1000 per box), and medium-large crickets (3/4", 500 and 1000 per box). Deliveries are made weekly on Tuesdays to 201 Washington Street, El Paso, Texas 79905, utilizing Next Day Priority shipping. The submission deadline is August 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. MST, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference held on July 22, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Low Bid - Formal
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Pinhead Crickets 5000 per Box
- X-Small Crickets (1/4") 1000 per Box
- Small-Medium Crickets (3/8") 500 per Box
- Medium Crickets (1/2") 1000 per Box
- Medium-Large Crickets (3/4") 500 per Box
- Medium-Large Crickets (3/4") 1000 per Box
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Form W-9
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ)
- Disclosure of Campaign Contributions and Donations Form
- Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties
- Indebtedness Affidavit
- Non-Collusion and Business Disclosure Affidavit
- Certification Regarding Boycotting of Energy Company
- Certification Regarding Discrimination Against Firearm & Ammunition Industries
- Certification Regarding Terrorist Organizations & Boycotting of Israel
- Certificate of Organization
- Submit to
- City of El Paso Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department, 300 N. Campbell, 1st Floor, El Paso, TX 79901
- Scope location
- El Paso, TX
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of El Paso?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of El Paso Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department, 300 N. Campbell, 1st Floor, El Paso, TX 79901. For questions, contact John Scott.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of El Paso in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is John Scott at (915) 212-0043 ext 0043. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Pinhead Crickets 5000 per Box, X-Small Crickets (1/4") 1000 per Box, Small-Medium Crickets (3/8") 500 per Box, Medium Crickets (1/2") 1000 per Box, Medium-Large Crickets (3/4") 500 per Box, Medium-Large Crickets (3/4") 1000 per Box. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Low Bid - Formal" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of El Paso?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Form W-9, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ), Disclosure of Campaign Contributions and Donations Form, Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties, Indebtedness Affidavit, Non-Collusion and. Review the full document from City of El Paso for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: El Paso, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.