Construct Arabian Leopard Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking qualified firms for the construction of the Arabian Leopard Facility at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. The project includes the construction of habitats, an animal care building, and other related facilities. The successful contractor will be responsible for coordinating with various stakeholders, including zoo staff, visitors, and other contractors. The project requires experience with critical elements such as working in an occupied historic campus, coordinating specialty trades, and mitigating sound and vibration during construction. • The project involves the construction of a new facility for the Arabian Leopard, including habitats and an animal care building. • The facility will be designed to provide year-round public viewing of the leopards and will include features such as outdoor mesh-enclosed areas and an underground tunnel for visitor viewing. • The project requires coordination with various stakeholders, including zoo staff, visitors, and other contractors. • The successful contractor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with LEED building criteria and using Building Information Modeling (BIM). • The project has a total period of performance of 19 months, with an estimated construction cost exceeding $10 million.