Live Feeder Crickets

The City of El Paso is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2027-0140 for the procurement of live feeder crickets. The scope of work includes providing various cricket sizes, including pinhead, x-small, small-medium, medium, and medium-large, with an expected contract value exceeding 25,000 dollars. A single award will be made for all items, and bidders must provide pricing for every item listed to be considered responsive. The contract may include an option for the City to extend the term for two additional years at the same unit pricing. The solicitation process began with a release on October 19, 2026, with a bid due date of November 6, 2026, and an approximate award date in November 2026. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a subcontractor and supplier identification form, a non-collusion and business disclosure affidavit with a W-9 and certificate of organization, and an indebtedness affidavit. Additionally, offerors must provide a Hire El Paso 1st Local Vendor Registration ID and certify compliance with various state and local regulations, including prohibitions against boycotting energy companies and discriminating against firearm entities. Bids must be delivered to the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department in El Paso, Texas.