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Vendor Opportunities

Vendor Information


  • Vendor Registration

    Preregister as a vendor and receive correspondence on opportunities.

    Register as a Vendor

  • Bid Announcements

    Listing of current bid opportunities. Please note, the link below will redirect to listings on bidnetdirect.com.

    See bid opportunities

  • Architects, engineers & land surveyors: register with us!

    We're inviting firms to submit credentials for consideration in design and infrastructure projects.

    Submit qualifications

The Saint Louis Zoo is committed to maintaining a fair and competitive procurement environment by creating meaningful opportunities for a broad range of vendors to participate. This helps drive value, enhance innovation and strengthens the local community.

Procurement Process

Best practices to participate in the Zoo's procurement processes:

  1. Complete the Saint Louis Zoo's vendor registration.
  2. Participate actively in the Zoo's vendor outreach events.
  3. Respond promptly and completely to requests for information or requests for proposals.
  4. If applicable, maintain any diverse certifications with a certifying agency.

Procurement Categories

The below categories represent examples of procurement opportunities:

  • Advertising
  • Animal food and care materials
  • Architecture services
  • Artist services
  • Beverage/Food
  • Professional services
  • Construction services
  • Engineering services
  • Facility maintenance products and services
  • Fleet vehicles and services
  • Human Resources services
  • Land surveying
  • Legal services
  • Maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) materials
  • Marketing
  • Printing
  • Technology (materials and service)