Opportunity

Salisbury Planet bids #RFP 27-102

Full Design Services for Salisbury Zoo Educational Entrance Building

Posted

August 20, 2026

Respond By

September 25, 2026

Identifier

RFP 27-102

NAICS

541310, 541330, 236220

The City of Salisbury is seeking qualified engineering and architectural firms to provide full design services for a new Zoo Educational Entrance Building at the Salisbury Zoo. - Government Buyer: - City of Salisbury, Department of Procurement - Contact: Ms. Jennifer L. Miller, Director of Procurement - Scope of Work: - Full design and construction drawings for a new educational entrance building (minimum 10,000 sq. ft.) - Preparation of bid packets and permit applications - Professional engineering and architectural services covering 30%, 60%, and 100% design deliverables - Site work including water main extension, parking redesign, fencing, and ADA compliant pathways - Specialized features: bird holding areas, reptile exhibits, animal food prep kitchen - Compliance with Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) standards - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must demonstrate relevant experience, qualifications, and financial stability - Technical proposals must include color renderings, cost estimates, and bid-ready construction documents - Mandatory electronic submission via PlanetBids portal - Inclusion of all labor, materials, and incidentals in price submission - Estimated Construction Cost: - Approximately $4 million - Prospective Bidders (not OEMs): - Becker Morgan Group Inc., Columbia Engineering, Inc., Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., Design Collective, Fisher Architecture, LLC, George, Miles and Buhr, LLC, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., RK&K, Wright Engineering, LLC, and others - NAICS Codes: - 237990 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) - 321213 (Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing) - 541330 (Engineering Services) - 541712 (R&D in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences except Biotechnology)

Description

This solicitation is for the full design and construction drawings, bid packets, and related services for a new Zoo Educational Entrance Building at the Salisbury Zoo. The project requires professional engineering services to produce a complete design package for the new facility. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre-bid meeting and requires electronic submission of proposals. Questions must be submitted through the designated Q&A platform before the cutoff date.

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