The Saint Louis Zoo is seeking a preferred vendor of record to provide t-shirts on an as-needed basis for educational programs and special events. Deliveries are required at two campuses in St. Louis, MO. The procurement uses a best value methodology. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 3:00 p. m. CST on September 23, 2026. Samples will be requested from shortlisted proposers. The contract term is from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028.
Deliveries must be made during zoo receiving hours, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m. , and 24 hours advance notice is required. deliveries shall be made during zoo receiving hours, monday friday, 7: 00 a. m. 3: 00 p. m.
Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria including product/printing service capabilities (25%), operational responsiveness (20%), cost (20%), relevant experience (15%), quality assurance (10%), sustainability (10%), and supplier engagement (10%). this procurement shall be conducted using a bestvalue methodology.
Samples will be requested only from shortlisted proposers and must consist of one adult and one youth garment in each reference category. samples will be requested only from shortlisted proposers and shall be provided at no cost to the zoo.
The deadline for questions is the end of day central time on September 16, 2026. deadline for questions end of day central time on september 16, 2026
Unauthorized contact may result in disqualification. unauthorized contact may result in disqualification.
The historical approximate annual t-shirt expenditure is 93,000. measure historical approximateannual tshirt expenditure 93, 000