The Saint Louis Zoo is seeking proposals for entertainment and production services. Key services include strategic entertainment consulting, talent procurement, production coordination, and event support. Proposals are due by July 15, 2026. The contract term is from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, with potential for two one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria include service approach, relevant experience, creative exercise, qualifications, references, and pricing. The award will be made to the responsible proposer whose proposal is most advantageous to the zoo.
Proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. CST on July 15, 2026. Proposals must be received by 2:00 p. m. CST on July 15, 2026
Payment will be made only for services authorized and performed. Payment will be made only for services authorized and performed.
Proposals will be evaluated based on service approach and methodology (30%), relevant experience (20%), creative exercise (20%), personnel and firm qualifications (10%), references (10%), and pricing (10%). Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Criteria Weight Service Approach Methodology 30 Relevant Experience 20 Creative Exercise 20 Personnel Firms Qualifications 10 References 10 Pricing 10 Total 100
Proposers must be qualified entertainment and production service providers. The zoo may evaluate proposer responsibility, including financial capacity, integrity, and performance history. The zoo may evaluate proposer responsibility, including financial capacity, integrity, and performance history.
A protest concerning the terms, conditions, or specifications must be filed within five business days after the basis of the protest is known or should have been known. A protest concerning the terms, conditions, or specifications of this solicitation must be filed within five 5 business days after the basis of the protest is known or should have been known.
Unauthorized contact with zoo employees regarding the solicitation may result in disqualification. Unauthorized contact may result in disqualification.