Hoofstock Barn at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

This contract awards the construction of the Hoofstock Barn at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. The County’s Department of Public Works solicited competitive bids, and Tsivicos Enterprises Inc. was selected to execute the project for a total award of $7,881,723. The work encompasses full‑scale barn construction, site preparation, and related park infrastructure under a firm‑fixed‑price arrangement, with a performance period of roughly 210 calendar days. The award was finalized on June 11, 2026, with the contract running through early January 2027. • Scope: Design‑build construction of a new barn and associated park facilities. • Budget: $7.88 M fixed‑price award. • Timeline: ~210‑day performance period starting 11 June 2026. • Procurement: Full open competition; vendor selected via standard bid process. • Location: Essex County, New Jersey (Turtle Back Zoo).