Columbus Zoo issues RFQ for master planning design services for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay, The Wilds, and Safari Golf Club.
The Columbus Zoo Family of Parks is seeking proposals from qualified firms for the development
of a long term Master Plan which supports the mission, strategic plan and values of our
institution.
After reviewing the RFQ submissions, it is the intent of CZA’s leadership team to shortlist
qualified firms that best demonstrate a visionary future plan in accordance with the Scope of
Work noted in this RFQ. The short- listed firms may be invited to participate in an interview
process.
The RFQ does not commit the CZA to award or to move forward with the project. The Columbus
Zoo Family of Parks shall not be responsible for any cost or expense incurred by the partners
preparing and submitting a response to the RFQ.
RFQ Responses
Responses to the RFQ must be received by 12:00 PM (EST) on Monday, October 24, 2022 via
electronic submission only to: Felix Garcia at felix.garcia@columbuszoo.org. Responses maybe
be submitted via a Dropbox, however you must submit the download response information to
Mr. Garcia prior to 12:00PM on October 24, 2022. Ms. Ryan will acknowledge receipt of
submission. No printed copies of the submission are required nor will they be accepted.
Any information contained in the firm’sresponse that is proprietary information must be clearly
designated. Indicating that the entire response is proprietary will neither be accepted nor
recognized.
RFQ Key Dates
- Friday, September 30, 2022 – RFQ Distributed to Potential Firms via email and
advertised in the Columbus Dispatch, Ohio MBE, Ohio ASLA and other - Monday, October 24, 2022 12:00pm – Submissions due.
- Monday, October 24 – Friday, November 4 – CZA’s leadership review and scoring
of RFQs; Shortlist identified. - Monday, November 7 – On site interviews with selected firms.
- Week of November 14 – Firm selection
