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Last-Mile Delivery and Logistics for Live Crickets

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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.

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Last-mile delivery of live crickets to El Paso Zoo with temperature control and animal care compliance.

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Texas → City Of El PasoView Agency

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, LocalView NAICS

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TX, USA

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AgencyTexas → City Of El Paso
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Transportation and delivery of live crickets from supplier or packaging site to El Paso Zoo or designated point.

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