Zoo Produce Diet (Re-bid

This contract pertains to the procurement of zoo produce diet services for the City of El Paso, Texas, with an estimated contract size ranging from $500,000 to $1,500,000. The solicitation, identified as number 2025-0231, was posted on July 8, 2025, and the bid submission deadline is set for August 6, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., with the bid opening scheduled shortly thereafter at 2:30 P.M. The City reserves the right to modify the Schedule of Events at its sole discretion, with any adjustments communicated through amendments. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is recommended and will be held via Microsoft Teams on July 16, 2025, to facilitate bidder questions and clarifications. The evaluation process is anticipated to occur in August 2025, with the contract award expected around September 2025. Bidders are required to submit various documentation to ensure compliance, including IRS Form W-9 for tax identification purposes, a Non-Collusion and Business Disclosure Affidavit, and Conflict of Interest Questionnaires (Form CIQ) to disclose any relationships or conflicts of interest with local government officials. Additional certifications include affirmations regarding non-discrimination against firearm and energy companies, adherence to boycotting laws, and certifications related to foreign terrorist organizations and boycotting Israel. For contracts involving amendments or subcontractors, specific acknowledgment and identification forms are mandated. The process emphasizes transparency, legal compliance, and adherence to local and state regulations, with the City providing avenues for communication and clarification throughout the bidding process.