RFB 2026-053 Zoo Commissary Remodel

The City of Waco is seeking qualified contractors to remodel the 2,757‑sq‑ft Zoo Commissary building at 1701 N. 4th Street. The renovation will add office space, expand kitchen and cold‑storage capacity, upgrade flooring, improve structural access, address drainage and termite damage, and modernize interior finishes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and must be completed within 330 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with a $950 per day liquidated damages clause for delays. Bids are due September 29, 2026, and a mandatory pre‑bid meeting will be held on September 8, 2026. • Scope includes four new offices, additional freezer with concrete pad, enlarged kitchen (counters, sinks, storage, workstation), epoxy flooring, new roll‑up door, re‑configured grain room, exterior wall access for freezer deliveries, appliance relocation, site drainage and concrete flatwork, termite repair. • Project budget not disclosed; bid bond of 5 % of the bid required. • Mandatory pre‑bid site visit on September 8, 2026 at Cameron Park Zoo. • Submission via City’s Bonfire e‑procurement portal or mailed to Purchasing Services. • Award anticipated by October 24, 2026; contract execution by City Council if > $100 k.