Active SLED Opportunity · MISSOURI · SAINT LOUIS ZOO
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Saint Louis Zoo seeks qualified vendors for on-call tree services including cutting, trimming, pruning, removal, chipping, debris hauling, and emergency response across Zoo campuses. Proposals due May 20, 2026.
The Saint Louis Zoo (“Zoo”) invites qualified vendors to submit proposals to establish a pool of Vendors of Record to provide tree services across Zoo facilities, including but not limited to tree cutting, trimming, pruning, removal, chipping, debris hauling, and emergency response services. Services will support administrative buildings, guest-facing areas, parking lots, roadways, pathways, animal habitats, and natural landscapes across all Zoo campuses. 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 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 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. The Zoo intends to establish a non-exclusive, on-call services agreement with one or more qualified vendors to perform services on an as-needed basis. **Project Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2672058.C17414426 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 05/14/2026 12:59 AM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Reference Number**: 0000422494 **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: 05/06/2026 11:00 AM EDT | Location: Zoom Conference | Event Note: A virtual pre-bid meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on May 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST. This meeting will cover the following solicitations: • Concrete Services • Electrical Services • Tree Services- Saint Louis Zoo and WildCare Park • Carpentry and General Construction 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/uQspGsgKTC2tR6uP6DWvzw 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. Site Visit A site visit will be held at 8:00 a.m. on May 11, 2026. Bidders should meet at the entrance to The Living World located at the north entrance of the Zoo. Attendees should park in the parking lot and will be provided a voucher to use upon exit.
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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