RFQ Live Feeder Insects

The Audubon Commission in New Orleans, Louisiana is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Live Feeder Insects, targeting multiple Audubon Nature Institute facilities across the city. The procurement seeks qualified suppliers to provide a comprehensive range of live insects, including various sizes of crickets, wax worms, meal worms, pinheads, nightcrawlers, super worms, hornworms, fruit flies, and other specialized insect varieties. The contract will cover the period from May 8, 2025, through May 7, 2026, with potential extensions for two additional one-year periods. Quotes are due by April 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM and can be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct or via email. The RFQ specifies detailed delivery requirements for four distinct Audubon facilities: Zoo Commissary, Insectarium Rearing Facility, Aquarium Husbandry, and Downtown Insectarium Facility. The Audubon Commission will evaluate quotes based on both price and quality, with a focus on reliability of supply and timely delivery. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis per insect group, meaning all crickets will go to one supplier, all worms to another, and so forth.

The RFQ emphasizes supplier diversity, actively encouraging participation from minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and small businesses registered under the Hudson Initiative. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index for recreational items in the South Urban region. The procurement is open to a wide range of suppliers who can meet the stringent quality and delivery requirements across multiple insect categories. Potential bidders must demonstrate the ability to consistently supply live insects of various species and sizes, with reliable delivery to multiple Audubon facilities in New Orleans. The contract structure allows for comprehensive evaluation of potential suppliers, with a focus on creating a stable and diverse supply chain for the Audubon Nature Institute's specialized insect needs. No incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, and there are no apparent technological integration requirements beyond the standard delivery and quality specifications outlined in the RFQ.