SLED Opportunity · MISSOURI · SAINT LOUIS ZOO
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Saint Louis Zoo seeks qualified vendors for HVAC-R operational services including emergency response, urgent repair, and unplanned maintenance at multiple zoo locations. This RFP aims to establish a pool of Vendors of Record for on-call services with multiple awards possible.
The Saint Louis Zoo (“Zoo”) invites qualified vendors to submit proposals to establish a pool of Vendors of Record to provide HVAC-R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) operational services on an as-needed basis. Services may be required at the following locations: Saint Louis Zoo - Forest Park Campus, One Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110 Saint Louis Zoo - WildCare Park Campus, 12385 Larimore Road, St. Louis, MO 63138 Sears Lehmann Jr. Wildlife Reserve, 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. The Zoo reserves the right to make multiple awards under this solicitation. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2672058.C17414426 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/16/2026 12:59 AM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: Facilities & Planning **Solicitation Number**: 2026-04-003 **Reference Number**: 0000417181 **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: 04/08/2026 02:00 PM EDT | Location: Zoom Conference | Event Note: Register in advance for this meeting: https://stlzoo.zoom.us/meeting/register/_9KxN2hCSyiGDa8K1H3-WQ 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 to participate. Additional details regarding site visit scheduling will be provided following the meeting.
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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