Night Light Government Bids & RFPs

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.

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.

The contract period for all items is Base POP Begin: 06/29/2026 to POP End: 09/30/2026. Specific delivery dates are to be specified by the vendor, FOB destination.

Payment will be made upon delivery and government acceptance, in accordance with the prompt payment act and regulations at 5 CFR part ****.

The beds and nightstands have a minimum 10-year limited replacement warranty. The mattress has a 5-year limited prorated warranty.

The solicitation is for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database.

A site visit to field measure and verification is required for furniture to fit in proposed locations.

Failure to comply with the clause regarding addressing DEI discrimination by federal contractors may result in contract cancellation, termination, or suspension, and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further government contracts.

Delivery and installation are scheduled to begin on 06/29/2026 and end on 09/30/2026. Please specify lead time for delivery.

Payment will be made by EFT, net 30 days. Invoices are to be submitted upon delivery and government acceptance.

Beds and nightstands have a minimum 10-year limited replacement warranty. Mattresses have a 5-year limited prorated warranty.

All vendors must be properly registered in the System Award Management Database (SAM) and Small Business Administration (SBA). Vendors must also be certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and listed in the SBA certification database.

A site visit to field measure and verification is required for furniture to fit in proposed locations.

Failure to comply with the clause regarding addressing DEI discrimination by federal contractors may result in contract cancellation, termination, or suspension, and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further government contracts.

The bid submission deadline is July 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.

A mandatory site tour is required for all prospective bidders prior to the bid submission deadline. Failure to schedule and attend a site tour before the bid closing date will result in the bidder being deemed nonresponsive, and their bid submission will be rejected at the time of bid opening.

Failure to schedule and attend a mandatory site tour before the bid closing date will result in the bidder being deemed nonresponsive and their bid submission being rejected.