Request for Bids for Alpha-Dri or an equivalent virgin paper pulp cellulose rodent bedding material.

The University of Arizona is soliciting bids for the supply of Alpha-Dri or equivalent virgin paper pulp cellulose rodent bedding material for use in an animal research setting. The bid submission deadline is February 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST. The university is seeking a vendor to provide this material for use by all departments at the University of Arizona, with the option for other state universities and educational institutions to access the agreement. The request for bids (RFB) includes the following key points: 1. **Scope of work**: The vendor will provide Alpha-Dri or equivalent virgin paper pulp cellulose rodent bedding material. 2. **Coverage and participation**: The agreement will cover all departments at the University of Arizona, with the option for other state universities and educational institutions to participate. 3. **Bid preparation instructions**: Vendors must fully understand the RFB and make any necessary inquiries to the university. 4. **Communication**: All vendor inquiries and questions must be submitted in writing via a designated online portal. 5. **Addenda and responses**: The university will respond to vendor questions and provide addenda as necessary. The university has established a schedule for the bid process, including: 1. **Issuance of RFB**: February 5, 2026 2. **Technical questions and inquiries due**: February 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST 3. **Bid submission deadline**: February 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST The university reserves the right to disqualify any vendor who does not demonstrate a full understanding of the RFB or who fails to comply with the bid preparation instructions. The successful vendor will be selected based on their bid, and the university will execute a contract with the selected vendor.