RFB 2026-053 Zoo Commissary Remodel

The City of Waco is seeking a qualified construction firm to fully remodel the 2,757 sq ft Zoo Commissary at Cameron Park Zoo. The renovation will expand office space, add a new freezer, enlarge the kitchen, upgrade flooring, install a roll‑up door, reconfigure the grain room, address drainage and termite damage, and improve exterior access. 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‑damage clause for delays. Bidders must attend a mandatory in‑person pre‑bid conference on September 8, 2026, submit questions by September 17, 2026, and deliver sealed bids by September 29, 2026. A 5 % bid bond is required, and the contract may be funded under $100 k (city‑manager approval) or exceed $100 k (city‑council approval). • Scope includes new offices (4), additional freezer with concrete pad, kitchen expansion, epoxy flooring, new roll‑up door, grain‑room re‑configuration, exterior wall modification, utility relocation, site drainage and concrete flatwork, termite repair. • Project budget not disclosed; contractor responsible for all materials, labor, permits, and compliance with City specifications and Texas codes. • Mandatory pre‑bid attendance; electronic and paper submissions accepted via the City’s Bonfire portal. • Award expected by October 24, 2026; work must start within 10 days of award and finish within 330 days.