Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · DENVER ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION, INC.

    Denver Zoo Construction Proposal Request - Guest Experience Hub

    Issued by Denver Zoological Foundation, Inc.
    localRFPDenver Zoological Foundation, Inc.Sol. 9200729002
    Open · 15d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    15
    due Jul 8, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 18, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Denver Zoological
    local
    NAICS CODE
    236220
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Denver Zoo seeks proposals for construction of the Guest Experience Hub, including food and retail kiosks, a fodder farm, storage units, seating with shade, and supporting infrastructure. Mandatory pre-bid site visit on 06/24/2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    9200729002
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    Active
    Level
    local
    Published Date
    June 18, 2026
    Due Date
    July 8, 2026
    NAICS Code
    236220AI guide
    Agency
    Denver Zoological Foundation, Inc.

    Description

    The Guest Experience Hub (GEH) is a new guest amenity area in DZCA’s campus. This area will feature three new food and beverage kiosks, a new retail kiosk, a new fodder farm (FarmBox), a combination cooler/freezer/dry storage unit, a seating area with a shade structure, and utilities, hardscape, and other infrastructure required to support these amenities. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2472028.C14526001 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 06/26/2026 02:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: Denver Zoological Foundation **Solicitation Number**: RFP-2026-0660 **Reference Number**: 0000428129 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Job-Walk Visit | Attendance: Mandatory | Event date: 06/24/2026 11:00 AM EDT | Location: Main Zoo Entrance, 2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205 | Event Note: A pre-bid site walk is scheduled for bidders on the date listed in the table above. The site walk will be held at the project location, 2300 Steele St, Denver CO 80205. Contractors will meet the project manager outside the main entrance to Denver Zoo and proceed to the construction site as a group. Contractors are required to attend the pre-bid site visit to become familiar with the project scope and location. Contractors must notify the project manager in advance of their planned attendance via email or BidNet.

    Key dates

    1. June 18, 2026Published
    2. July 8, 2026Responses Due

    AI classification tags

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    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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