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RFP for Food Service Operations at the Smithsonian National Zoo - Amendment No. 6: Smithsonian is offering an opportunity to offerors who submitted a proposal by the original deadline of 12: 00 pm EST October 14, 2025, to ensure that they submitted their final, comple proposal, including any atta
Food and beverage services at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Restaurant spaces, cafés, mobile food carts, food vending machines and catering
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The Smithsonian National Zoo seeks proposals for food and beverage services, including restaurants, cafes, mobile carts, vending machines, and catering. Proposals are due September 26, 2025. Questions must be submitted by August 29, 2025. The contract term is anticipated to be three years with two optional extensions. The Smithsonian will require a percentage of sales payable to the Smithsonian. The zoo will provide parking for one spot per operation. The successful offeror will be required to honor the Smithsonian staff and zoo member discounts. The zoo is open every day except Christmas Day. Operating hours vary during off-peak and peak seasons. Offerors are required to open during special events. The offeror shall provide support to the zoo for up to three events per year. The successful offeror shall provide services and supplies. The Smithsonian will provide electricity, gas, water, sewage, chilled water, steam and hvac systems usage costs to be reimbursed by the successful offeror. The offeror must provide documents which demonstrate that its proposed payment system meets PCI compliance requirements. The Smithsonian reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received.
The bid notice states proposals due: september 26, 2025, by 12 pm est.
The bid notice states he smithsonian will require a percentage of sales payable to the smithsonian.
The bid notice states he smithsonian will not select a company whose proposal is determined to be unacceptable to the smithsonian.
The bid notice states offerors must demonstrate experience in high volume, high throughput, efficient food delivery and the ability to manage profitable operations.
The bid notice states failure to meet benchmarks or adhere to certain contract terms will result in the assessment of penalties.
The bid notice states astings and site visits are anticipated to be scheduled at offerors location during fall 2025.
The bid notice states questions due: august 29, 2025, by 12 pm est.
RFP for Food Service Operations at the Smithsonian National Zoo - Amendment No. 5: Revises proposal due date; Revisions to RFP; Questions and Answers Amendment No.
RFP for Food Service Operations at the Smithsonian National Zoo - Amendment No. 4: ALERT: Do not respond to third parties regarding this RFP. Direct responses to the Smithsonian Institution ONLY. Update on Q& A and proposal due date.
Smithsonian institutions National Museum of Natural History Renovate Baird Auditorium - Thank you for your efforts in submitting a proposal to the subject Solicitation. You are hereby notified that the award has been made to the following: The Christman Company
Construction of museums and exhibition buildings
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The award for the construction of museums and exhibition buildings has been granted to The Christman Company. A total of 3 proposals were received.
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory ( FLWO) Dormitory Replacement - Thank you for your efforts in submitting a proposal to the subject Solicitation. You are hereby notified that the award has been made to the following: Kappcon, Inc. General Contracting **** N Daisy Dawn Place, Suite 101 Tu
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The award for the construction of museums and exhibition buildings has been granted to Kappcon, Inc. General Contracting. Four proposals were received.
The estimated value of the project is $10,767,****.
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