Furnish and Deliver Frozen and Live Animal Food

This contract awards The Bug Company of Minnesota Inc. the responsibility to furnish and deliver frozen and live animal food for the Turtle Back Zoo for one calendar year. The procurement was conducted through an open competition, with the award announced in December 2025 and performance slated to begin on January 1, 2026. The scope includes procurement, storage, and timely delivery of animal nutrition products required for zoo wildlife and marine species. • Awarded by Essex County’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs – Turtle Back Zoo. • Contract value is $7,500,000 (total award) with a firm‑fixed‑price structure. • Performance period: 01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026, covering all required animal food supplies for the zoo.