Active SLED Opportunity · MISSOURI · SAINT LOUIS ZOO
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Saint Louis Zoo requests proposals for fabrication, installation, and commissioning of exhibits for the WildCare Park Zoo-Museum. The project includes exhibit structures, graphics, audiovisual systems, and educational features, with completion by March 2027. Pre-bid conference on June 16, 2026, and proposals due by July 7, 2026.
The Saint Louis Zoo seeks proposals from qualified exhibit fabrication firms to fabricate, coordinate, install, test, and commission the exhibits for the WildCare Park Zoo-Museum experience. The The fabrication and installation of the Zoo Museum exhibit needs to be completed by March 1, 2027. The exhibits will be installed with a facility currently under construction as part of the WildCare Park development. The exhibit design is being developed by the Zoo's selected exhibit design consultant, which is responsible for: Concept development Exhibit design Graphic design Interpretive planning and storytelling Visitor experience planning Preparation of exhibit design documents The selected exhibit fabricator shall work collaboratively with the exhibit design consultant and the Saint Louis Zoo to translate the approved design intent into a complete, fully operations visitor experience. The building the exhibit is in is, anticipated to be completed by October 2026, shall include, but is not limited to: Exhibit structures and scenic elements Graphic panels, murals, and graphic rails Exhibit casework, plinths, and platforms Physical interactive exhibits Audiovisual systems and media integration Digital media components Specialty lighting elements Interpretive displays and educational features Other exhibit components necessary to deliver the intended visitor experience The exhibit fabricator shall serve as the single point of responsibility for all exhibit fabrication and installation activities. The Zoo intends to award one contract covering the complete exhibit package. Prosposers must submit pricing for all exhibit elements identified in the proposal documents, including but not limited to exhibit structures, graphics, casework, plinths, platforms, audiovisual hardware procurement, audiovisual integration, and associated installation services. The exhibit design documents provided with this RFP represent a 100% Final Design Set intended to communicate design intent. These documents are not construction documents. The selected exhibit fabricator shall be responsible for: Exhibit detailing and fabrication engineering Development of shop drawings and fabrication drawings Material selection and procurement Coordination of fabrication and installation activities Coordination with the exhibit design consultant during the detailing process Resolution of constructability issues Testing, commissioning, and final turnover of all exhibit systems All shop drawings and fabrication details shall be submitted for review and approval by the exhibit design consultant and the Saint Louis Zoo prior to fabrication. The exhibit fabricator shall coordinate and integrate its work with the project's partner Gallagher Design , including but not limited to audiovisual integrators, lighting contractors, technology providers, and other project vendors whose work interfaces with the exhibit installation. Additional project information exhibit design documents, graphic design packages, and technical specifications are provided as attachments to this RFP. **Project Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2672058.C17414426 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 06/24/2026 12:59 AM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Reference Number**: 0000426432 **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: 06/16/2026 02:00 PM EDT | Location: Zoom Conference | Event Note: A pre-bid meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. CST on June 16, 2026 via Zoom conference. To join: Register in advance for this meeting: https://stlzoo.zoom.us/meeting/register/7dFvAZDeTQqAJYpLyhjpOQ 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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