A Message from the CEO
At Brookfield Zoo Chicago, supplier outreach is an important part of our overall commitment to diversity. This commitment is reflected in our institutional values and supplier outreach policy. Minority and women suppliers expand the pool of excellent suppliers that enables Brookfield Zoo Chicago to pursue our mission of inspiring conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. A robust Brookfield Zoo Chicago supplier outreach initiative helps us provide an extraordinary guest experience but will also cultivate a cadre of champions that share our passion for conservation while spreading the virtues of our institution to an expanded audience. If we are to have a sustainable future, all communities must participate.
Dr. Michael Adkesson President & CEO, Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Utilization of Certified Diverse Business Enterprises (MBE, WBE, DBE, VOSB)
We are committed to procuring goods and services from certified minority, women, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned small businesses that are capable of meeting our business requirements. If you are a certified minority, women, disadvantaged, or veteran-owned business, please continue reading to learn more about doing business with Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Please see the FAQs or email SupplierDiversity@brookfieldzoo.org if you have further questions about our program.
Variety of Projects
Brookfield Zoo Chicago contracts with vendors for a wide variety of projects, goods and services throughout the year. We obtain bids from vendors for projects, goods and services over $5K. Contracts are generally awarded to the lowest qualified bidder.
Please register your business with us one of two ways, depending on the product or service you provide. If you are a vendor that provides capital goods or service, download and complete the pre-qualification form under Capital Projects. For any other type of goods or services, please use the on-line registration form below. Database vendors that are a match to the project, good or service can receive requests for proposals or quotes directly. We update the site regularly with anticipated project descriptions.
Capital Projects and Requirements
To determine whether a firm has the financial and organizational resources necessary to bid and construct the project under consideration. The Society requires all firms to submit a Contractor’s Prequalification Statement to be considered for capital projects.
Requirements:
Bid bond or certified check in the amount of 10% of the contract amount. The bid bond or certified check will be returned within 10 working days to bidders that were not awarded the contract. This requirement may be waived for smaller projects at the Capital Project Committees discretion.
Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting
Contractors to pay prevailing wages
General Contractor to provide a payment and performance bond in the amount equal to the full amount of the contract sum from a surety acceptable to the Society (A- or higher by S&P or A2 or higher by Moody’s). The bond shall also acknowledge the prevailing wage requirements.
