Last-Mile Delivery and Logistics for Live Crickets

The contract pertains to the last-mile delivery and logistics of live crickets from the supplier or packaging location to the El Paso Zoo or another designated point, ensuring safe and timely transport under conditions suitable for live insect handling. The work falls under NAICS code 484220, indicating a focus on specialized freight trucking, and is structured as a subcontract with no set-aside provisions. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, and responses are due by August 12, 2026, giving potential vendors approximately four weeks to prepare and submit proposals. The contract is managed by the City of El Paso under its Texas agency affiliation, with the delivery destination clearly centered on the zoo, emphasizing the need for precise scheduling, temperature control, and compliance with animal care standards. All logistics must ensure the crickets arrive alive and unharmed, requiring experienced carriers familiar with perishable and live biological cargo.