City of El Paso Live Feeder Crickets Bid - 2027-0140
City of El PasoCity · El Paso, TX- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 3 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- John Scott
- (915) 264-5214
The 30-second brief
The City of El Paso is soliciting bids for live feeder crickets to feed exhibit animals at the Zoo Department. Required items include pinhead crickets, X-small crickets, small-medium crickets, medium crickets, and medium-large crickets with guaranteed live delivery verified by the commissary supervisor. The contract term is 36 months with an option for two additional years. Submission deadline is November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Bids must be delivered to the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department at 300 N. Campbell, El Paso, TX.
Pinhead Crickets (2mm) 5000 per Box; X-Small Crickets (4mm) 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
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Summary
The City of El Paso is soliciting bids for live feeder crickets to feed exhibit animals at the Zoo Department.
Required items include pinhead crickets, X-small crickets, small-medium crickets, medium crickets, and medium-large crickets with guaranteed live delivery verified by the commissary supervisor. The contract term is 36 months with an option for two additional years. Submission deadline is November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Bids must be delivered to the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department at 300 N. Campbell, El Paso, TX.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Pinhead Crickets (2mm) 5000 per Box
- X-Small Crickets (4mm) 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
15- Bid Form.xlsx
- Solicitation Forms.pdf
- W-9.pdf
- Bid Submittal & Signature Page.pdf
- Certificate of Fact and/or DBA Certificate
- Financial Responsibility Document
- Warranties
- Disclosures
- CIQ Form
- Subcontractors Form
- Indebtedness Affidavit
- Non-Collusion and Business Disclosure Affidavit
- Certification Regarding Boycotting of Energy Company
- Certification Regarding Terrorist Organizations & Boycotting of Israel
- Certification Regarding Discrimination Against Firearm & Ammunition Industries
- Submit to
- 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 November 6, 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: 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) 264-5214. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Pinhead Crickets (2mm) 5000 per Box; X-Small Crickets (4mm) 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: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of El Paso?
All active and historical solicitations from City of El Paso are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of El Paso regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 6, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Bid Form.xlsx, Solicitation Forms.pdf, W-9.pdf, Bid Submittal & Signature Page.pdf, Certificate of Fact and/or DBA Certificate, Financial Responsibility Document, Warranties, Disclosures, CIQ Form, Su. 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.