Active SLED Opportunity · MISSOURI · SAINT LOUIS ZOO
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Saint Louis Zoo seeks qualified vendors for on-call maintenance and repair of fencing systems at Sears Lehmann Jr. Wildlife Reserve. Emphasis on emergency response, urgent repair, and unplanned maintenance. RFP due May 6, 2026, with a virtual pre-bid conference on April 22, 2026.
The Saint Louis Zoo (“Zoo”) invites qualified vendors to submit proposals to establish a pool of Vendors of Record to perform maintenance and repair services of fencing systems on an as-needed basis. Services are intended and may be required at the Sears Lehmann Jr. Wildlife Reserve located at: 4628 St. Louis Rock Road, Villa Ridge MO 63089 This solicitation is intended to establish a pool of qualified Vendors of Record to provide on-call, as-needed services, with a primary emphasis on: • Emergency response • Urgent repair and system restoration • Unplanned maintenance and operational support This contract is not intended to serve as a guaranteed or exclusive preventative maintenance agreement or capital improvement program. Work will be issued at the Zoo’s discretion based on operational need. This procurement shall be conducted using a Best-Value methodology. **Project Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2672058.C17414426 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/30/2026 12:59 AM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: Saint Louis Zoo **Reference Number**: 0000420733 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Response | Documents Defining the Solicitation | Yes | No | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Prebid Conference | Attendance: Recommended | Event date: 04/22/2026 10:00 AM EDT | Location: https://stlzoo.zoom.us/meeting/register/79huCr7BR8GRoqLlXYSoDA | Event Note: A virtual pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom conference on April 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST. This meeting will cover the following solicitations: • Roofing Services • HVAC Filter Supply • Fencing Services • Plumbing Services • Tree Services The meeting will begin with a general overview of Zoo procurement requirements and working expectations (approximately 20 minutes), followed by discipline-specific discussions in the order listed above. Vendors may join for the full session or attend portions relevant to their discipline. Join Information: Register in advance for this meeting: https://stlzoo.zoom.us/meeting/register/79huCr7BR8GRoqLlXYSoDA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Verbal statements made during the meeting are for informational purposes only and are non-binding. All official questions must be submitted through the BidNet platform in accordance with the RFP. If site visits are requested, only vendors who attended the pre-bid meeting will be eligible
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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