The Saint Louis Zoo is seeking qualified firms for writing, editorial, and graphic design services for its Journeys conservation publication for three issues. The publication highlights the zoo's global conservation efforts. Services include project kickoff planning, editorial development, graphic design, layout, editing, proofing, and final production of print-ready and web-optimized files. The vendor must demonstrate experience in similar projects and provide work samples. Questions are due by June 15, 2026, and quotes are due by June 19, 2026. The zoo is exempt from sales and use taxes.
The anticipated schedule for the first issue includes final file delivery in November 2026. final file delivery november 2026
Evaluation criteria include creative approach (25%), cost (25%), relevant experience (20%), writing/design samples (20%), and project team qualifications (10%). evaluation criteria creative approach 25 cost 25 relevant experience 20 writing design samples 20 project team qualifications 10
Vendors must demonstrate experience producing annual reports, magazines, donor publications, or similar editorial projects, and have experience with publication writing, editing, and graphic design. vendor qualificationsthe vendor shall: demonstrate experience producing annual reports, magazines, donor publications, conservation publications, or similar editorial projects. have experience with publication writing, editing, and graphic design.
Vendors must provide at least two (2) relevant work samples. provide at least two 2 relevant work samples.
Incomplete submissions may be deemed nonresponsive. incomplete submissions may be deemed nonresponsive.
