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File #: 25-1422    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Bids Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/18/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/2/2025 Final action:
Title: The award of Solicitation 2025-0231 Zoo Produce Diet (Re-bid) to Olus Distributing, Inc. for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $338,013.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $225,342.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $563,355.00. This contract will provide fresh produce for Zoo animals. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $288,013.01 for the initial term, which represents a 576.03% increase due to additional contract years and price increases. Department: Zoo Award to: Olus Distributing, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $112,671.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $338,013.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $225,342.00 Total Estimated Award: $563,355.00 Account(s): 452-340...
Attachments: 1. 2025-0231 Packet 1, 2. 2025-0231 Title 2
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CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS

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Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Claudia A. Garcia, (915) 212-0043

Zoo, Gary A. Lunsford, (915) 212-2800

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The award of Solicitation 2025-0231 Zoo Produce Diet (Re-bid) to Olus Distributing, Inc. for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $338,013.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $225,342.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $563,355.00. This contract will provide fresh produce for Zoo animals.

 

Contract Variance:

The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $288,013.01 for the initial term, which represents a 576.03% increase due to additional contract years and price increases. 

 

Department:

Zoo

Award to:

Olus Distributing, Inc.

City & State:

El Paso, TX

Item(s):

All

Initial Term:

3 Years

Option Term:

2 Years

Total Contract Time: 

5 Years

Annual Estimated Award:

$112,671.00

Initial Term Estimated Award:

$338,013.00

Option Term Estimated Award:

$225,342.00

Total Estimated Award:

$563,355.00

Account(s):

452-3400-52140-P5241-531100

Funding Source(s):

Zoo Operations  

District(s):

All

 

This was a Low Bid Procurement - unit price contract.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Zoo Departments recommend award as indicated to Olus Distributing, Inc. the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

 

It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.

 

In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

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