Live Feeder Crickets

The City of El Paso is seeking a supplier to provide live feeder crickets in several sizes for its Zoo, with delivery required within 10 days of each order.

El Paso


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3-Quote-2027-0140
Nov 06, 2026 06:00 PM
Oct 19, 2026 09:28 AM
3 years base + 1 × 2 years option
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live feeder crickets

Contact
scottjm1@elpasotexas.gov
+19152645214
300 North Clark Drive, El Paso, TX, USA
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City of El Paso Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department, 300 N. Campbell, 1st Floor, El Paso, TX 79901-1153
Description

The City seeks live feeder crickets for zoo animals in five sizes: pinhead (2 mm), extra-small (4 mm), small-medium (9 mm), medium (13 mm), and medium-large (18 mm). The bid form lists estimated quantities by box and requires pricing for all items; shipping and handling must be included in the total price. One award will cover all items, and the crickets must arrive alive or the shipment will not be accepted. The contract is for 36 months from the contractor's receipt of the written Notice of Award, with a possible two-year extension at the same unit prices. Orders will be placed as needed, and standard delivery is required within 10 calendar days of a request, with emergency delivery within 48 hours. The solicitation also requires emergency delivery capability and emergency contact information.

Classification Codes
NAICS112990All Other Animal Production
PSC8820Live Animals, Not Raised for Food
Smart Codes
live feeder cricketslive animal feedcricket supply
Specifications
Supply
No
Timeline
Oct 19, 2026-Solicitation Release
Oct 26, 2026 11:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 30, 2026 11:00 PM-Last Day for Amendments
Nov 1, 2026-Approximate Contract Award
Nov 07, 2026 12:00 AM-Bid Due
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers Liability — $500,000.00
  • Professional (Errors & Omissions) Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance — $5,000,000.00
Informational
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Documents
TitleDate Posted
2027-0140 Bid Submittal & Signature Page.pdfOct 19, 2026 06:00 PM
2027-0140 Solicitation Forms.pdfOct 19, 2026 06:00 PM
Bid InvitationOct 19, 2026 06:00 PM
2027-0140 Bid Form.xlsxOct 19, 2026 06:00 PM
Legal Ad-
W-9.pdfOct 19, 2026 06:00 PM
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