Lemur Exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo

The County of Essex awarded a contract to AB Contracting, LLC for the design and construction of a Lemur Exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo. The project falls under construction services for a public zoo facility, with a fixed award amount of roughly $3.7 million and a performance window of about six months. The procurement was competitive, with the bid deadline in late February 2025 and the award issued in early April 2025. The agency required a non‑refundable $150 fee for plans, which were only available in paper form at the county purchasing office. • Scope: design, fabricate, and construct a new Lemur exhibit, including animal habitats, visitor viewing areas, and related infrastructure. • Schedule: contract start 9 April 2025, completion required by 6 October 2025 (≈180 calendar days). • Funding: Firm‑fixed‑price award of $3,707,974; no indication of options or extensions. • Procurement: open competition through the Essex County Department of Public Works; vendor selection based on bid submission. • Requirements: vendors must pick up plans in person; a $150 non‑refundable fee applies; addenda issued on 2/11/25 and 2/13/25.