Zoo Entrance Educational Building Design

The City of Salisbury is seeking design services for a new Zoo Entrance Educational Building, approximately 10,000 sq ft, that will house bird‑holding areas, a reptile exhibit, an animal‑food preparation kitchen, and ADA‑compliant public spaces. The scope includes producing 30 %, 60 % and 100 % design packages, cost estimates, color renderings, and assistance with permit applications. The design must integrate site‑specific utilities (water‑main extension) and traffic‑flow improvements, and all deliverables become City property under public‑information rules. • Minimum 10,000 sq ft building with specialized animal‑care facilities and public education spaces. • Required deliverables: staged design drawings (30 %/60 %/100 %), cost estimates, renderings, and Joint Permit Application preparation. • Design schedule includes a site visit within 30 days of award and a design charrette within 60 days, with the contract to be signed within 15 working days of award. • Evaluation based on experience (35 pts), past performance (25 pts), pricing (25 pts), schedule (10 pts), and zoo‑design expertise (5 pts).