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Zoo Foodservice, Retail Merchandise & Admissions / Ticketing Operations

Responses dueFri, Nov 62:00 PM CT · Texas time27 days left
PostedFri, Oct 9No amendments since
Solicitation no.RFP2026-046Texas Comptroller - Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) + Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL)
Set-asideNoneOpen to all firms

What the city is buying

by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governs

The City of Waco seeks a vendor to operate foodservice, catering, retail merchandise, and ticketing at Cameron Park Zoo. Proposals are evaluated by best value; the vendor will manage these amenities as an integrated service.

Scope

  • Operate foodservice, catering, retail merchandise and ticketing at Cameron Park Zoo
  • Provide guest amenities and concessions management with sustainable business practices
Submission: portalDays to respond: 27

How to get the bid documents

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  2. Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
  3. Submit by portal before 2:00 PM CT on Nov 6
Documents · 1 item, 1 file
  • PDF
    RFP 2026-046 Proposal Package.pdf6.0 MB · 103 pages
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Details

Place of performance
Texas
Buyer type
City
Notice type
Not stated
Solicitation no.
RFP2026-046
Category
Real Estate & Facilities · beta
Delivery location
Cameron Park Zoo, Waco, Texas from notice
Local presence
Not required
Amendments
None since Oct 9
Contact
Chris Hanchard
Email
christopherh@wacotx.gov
Phone
(254) 750-6640

Not stated in the notice: estimated value, contract type, period of performance. Check the bid documents.

Contact details from the source notice. Contact the buyer only about this solicitation.

Key dates

Fri, Oct 9Posted
Not statedQuestions due
Fri, Nov 6 · 2:00 PM CTResponses due · 27 days left

Change log

verified Sat, Oct 10 · 1:17 AM CT

No amendments since posting on Fri, Oct 9; verified Sat, Oct 10 · 1:17 AM CT.

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Zoo Foodservice, Retail Merchandise & Admissions / Ticketing Operations

The City of Waco (the “City”) doing business as Cameron Park Zoo (the “Zoo”) is seeking proposals from qualified, high-performing firms interested in operating the foodservice, catering, retail, and ticketing amenities at the Zoo.The primary purpose of this Request for Proposals is for the Zoo to seek a partnership with these services to add value to our guest’s experience at the zoo and add consistency to those services. Additionally, the Zoo is looking for a partner with mission alignment and a respect for sustainable business practices.

Responses submitted at: https://waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/257897 Responses submitted by email to: [email on the source notice] More information: https://waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/257897 Posting requirement: 21+ Days for Solicitation Notice

NIGP codes: 91852 Food Service Consulting; 95813 Bookstore Management Services; 95816 Business Management Services; 95870 Outsourcing Services For Management, Operation, Etc. (Purchasing, Etc.); 96115 Concessions, Catering, Vending: Mobile And Stationary (See Class 905 For Airport Concessions)

Listing collected from Texas Comptroller - Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) + Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL). Always confirm requirements in the original solicitation before you bid.

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