Animal Food Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. CST on November 25, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. cst on november 25, 2026

Payment terms are net 30. Invoices must be submitted via ACH payment and include purchase order numbers. payment terms are net 30

Best-value methodology. Evaluation criteria: product quality 25%, delivery reliability and supply continuity 25%, experience and references 10%, cost 40%. this procurement shall be conducted using a best-value methodology

Proposers must be responsible, with financial capacity, integrity, and performance history. References from zoos, aquariums, or institutional buyers required. the zoo may evaluate proposer responsibility, including financial capacity, integrity, and performance history

The zoo reserves the right to request a sample of the product before vendor selection is finalized. the zoo reserves the right to request a sample of the product before vendor selection is finalized

Protests concerning solicitation terms must be filed within 5 business days after the basis is known. Protests concerning notice of intent to award within 5 business days following issuance. a protest concerning the terms, conditions, or specifications of this solicitation must be filed within five (5) business days

Unauthorized contact with zoo employees may result in disqualification. Late proposals rejected. Failure to acknowledge addenda may render proposal nonresponsive. unauthorized contact may result in disqualification

Proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. CST on November 25, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. cst on november 25, 2026

The procurement shall be conducted using a best-value methodology. this procurement shall be conducted using a best-value methodology.

Vendor shall hold any federal or state permits needed to ship live invertebrates across state lines. vendor shall hold any federal or state permits needed to ship live invertebrates across state lines.

The zoo reserves the right to request a sample of the product before vendor selection is finalized. the zoo reserves the right to request a sample of the product before vendor selection is finalized.

Unauthorized contact may result in disqualification. unauthorized contact may result in disqualification.

Bids must be electronically uploaded by December 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM. any bid document received after the deadline established will not be accepted, regardless of the delivery method.

Invoices processed after inspection and acceptance. invoices will be processed for payment only after inspection and acceptance of the order shipment by an authorized representative of ocbh.

All goods warranted merchantable and free from defects. all goods furnished hereunder are warranted to be merchantable and free from all material defects and of good workmanship and fit for the purposes intended.

Bidders must complete experience qualifications questionnaire with at least 3 references. this questionnaire must be filled out and submitted as a part of the proposal. failure to complete this form or to provide any of the requested information will be grounds for the rejection of the bid proposal.

Penalty for business registration violations: $25 for each day of violation, not to exceed $50,000 for each business registration copy not properly provided or maintained.

Failure to submit required documents causes automatic rejection. failure to submit the required information is cause for automatic rejection of the bid or proposal.