This is a public tender notice from the City of El Paso for giraffe transportation services. The bid is due on April 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT. Key requirements include ensuring animal care and welfare during transport, providing an animal transport plan, and having appropriate staffing, insurance, licenses, and permits. Bidders must submit USDA class T or H registration. The contract term is for six months. Invoices are to be submitted monthly, with payment within 30 days of acceptance. The city reserves the right to adjust the schedule. All bids must be submitted on prescribed forms, and failure to furnish required documentation may result in rejection. The contract may be utilized by other local government entities. Expenditures are capped at $49,**** per annum or $100,000 aggregate for multiple years. The city may increase or decrease the scope of services. Bidders must also comply with various certifications and laws, including those related to terrorist organizations, firearm ammunition industries, and energy companies. The contract is subject to the availability of funds.
The bid due date is April 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT. The contract term is for six months commencing on the date the contractor receives a written notice of award.
The bid notice states that payments will be made to the contractor within thirty (30) days following acceptance of goods or services, or receipt of a properly prepared invoice by the city department identified in the invoice instructions set forth on the purchase order, whichever is later. All vendors must accept ACH payment.
The contractor warrants that the goods furnished will conform to the specifications, drawings and descriptions listed in the bid invitation, and to the samples furnished by contractor, if any. The contractor also warrants that the product sold to the city will conform to the standards promulgated by the US department of labor under the occupational safety and health act of ****.
This solicitation will be awarded by the purchasing strategic sourcing director to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
A contracted transport vendor must have the appropriate staffing, staff knowledge/experience, insurance, driving licenses, registered/inspected/appropriate transport vehicles, logistical knowledge, and all required federal and state licenses/permits necessary to conduct a particular transport. Vendors are required to submit a USDA class T or H registration.
The bid notice mentions that failure to furnish required documentation with the bid will result in the bid being deemed incomplete and non responsive, resulting in rejection. It also states that any person or entity that violates the Cone of Silence/anti-lobbying policy may be disqualified.
Protests must be made after the City Council agenda has been posted and by 5:00 PM the day before the City Council meeting in which the award will be made.
