We are committed to procuring goods and services from certified minority and women businesses that are capable of meeting our business requirements. If you are a certified minority and/or women owned business, please continue reading to learn more about doing business with Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Please see the FAQ or email SupplierDiversity@brookfieldzoo.org if you have further questions about our program.

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 $3K. Contracts are generally awarded to the lowest qualified bidder.

Accounting services
Architecture services
Animal feed       
Audio visual equipment & services
Commodities
Construction services
Consulting services
Engineering services
Food service supplies
Fundraising services
Graphic design services
Horticulture services
IT services
Insurance services
Janitorial services & supplies
Maintenance services
Marketing services
Medical equipment
Medical services
Office furniture & supplies
Pest Control
Printing services
Professional services
Produce & Hay
Public relations services
Security services
Telecommunications services
Work services
Uniforms

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.

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  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.

To learn about potential procurement opportunities, please fill out the form below to register your company to receive notices of request for proposals or requests for quotes as they become available.