Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Construct Arabian Leopard Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Deadline: 17 Jul 2026
Posting Date: 23 Jun 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 143817556
Document Ref. No.: 33330226RT0010005
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tender Details
The Smithsonian Institution is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified firms for the Phase 2 construction of the Arabian Leopard Facility (Project #2533105) at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, located at 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008. The proposed contract listed here is UNRESTRICTED. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal, which will be considered by the Smithsonian.
This procurement will be conducted as a two-step solicitation process. This RFQ constitutes Step One and is intended to identify qualified firms for participation in Step Two of the procurement for Phase 2 construction of the Arabian Leopard Facility, which consists of the Habitat areas and Animal Care Building. Phase 1 - Early Site was solicited previously from IDIQ Contractors and that award is in process. See Phase 1 - Early Site Drawings and Specifications attached hereto as Appendices 1 and 2 for Phase 1 scope of work, which is provided for reference only. At the conclusion of Phase 1, offerors will be expected to coordinate and take over responsibility for site logistics and overlapping scope such as, but not limited to, the laydown area and erosion and sediment control (E&S) measures.
Background and Project Description
The Smithsonian Institution-s National Zoological Park (NZP) in Washington DC is one of the most visited zoos in the world, attracting millions of visitors annually. The National Zoo was founded by an act of Congress in 1889 and opened in 1891. The campus is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Arabian Leopard Facility (ALF) will be located southeast of the Connecticut Avenue entrance to the National Zoo. It replaces the former Bison Habitat and the existing Zoo in Your Backyard, which is situated along the historic Olmsted Walk, across from the Africa Trail Exhibit (currently under renovation), just north of the Elephant House, and abuts the Panda Habitat.
The Smithsonian-s NZCBI ...
Notice ID: 33330226rt0010005
Department/Ind. Agency: smithsonian institution
Sub-tier: smithsonian institution
Office: smithsonian institution
Product Service Code: y1ja - construction of museums and exhibition buildings
NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inactive Dates: aug 01, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
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