Site work, paving and renovation of a mixed-use development in Tucson, Arizona. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a recreation facility; for site work for a recreation facility; road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; and water / sewer project.

The Zoo, founded in 1965 with a collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm animals, and a few squirrel monkeys, has expanded to a 24-acre campus that houses hundreds of animals in naturalistic exhibits and annually hosts more than 500,000 visitors. Reid Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo is currently in the process of implementing its new master plan, which includes entry renovations, a new flamingo exhibit, a new play area and a 4.5-acre expansion for Asia themed exhibits and facilities. The City desires to select a qualified firm to provide turn-key installations for a variety of interpretive displays, signage and graphics, which may also involve interactive work including audio, video, phone applications, etc. The total projected budget is currently estimated at $500,000. The budget will be all-inclusive, including but not limited to: fees, taxes, indirect expenses, design, engineering, permitting (if applicable), fabrication, installation of the work and closeout, including as-built drawings and operation and maintenance manuals. Background Reid Park Zoo started construction in April 2024 for Pathway to Asia. Below is a description of this transformative new area of the Zoo. Anticipated to open in 2026, this 4.5-acre expansion of the Zoo will transport guests to the world's largest continent, connecting them with fascinating and iconic wildlife of Asia including red pandas, Komodo dragons, sand cats, and many others. Importantly, the new exhibit will bring Malayan tigers back to Reid Park Zoo in a spacious, state-of-the-art habitat that will be a breeding and conservation center for these highly endangered big cats. As guests enter Pathway to Asia, they will feel as if they have traveled a world away from Tucson. Architecture of Cambodia, reminiscent of Angkor Wat, gives the appearance that the animals have taken over ancient temple ruins. Once inside, guests will encounter spaces and animals that reflect Asia's diverse ecology from tropical jungle to arid desert to mountain steppes. Question Deadline 09/11/2024 at 4:00 PM MT QUESTIONS SHALL BE DIRECTED TO: Sandra Alcorn (520) 837-4118 sandra.alcorn@tucsonaz.gov The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.