North Carolina Natural & Cultural Resources – NC Zoological Park

The North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources is requesting design services for roof replacements at five animal holding buildings and a warehouse facility at the NC Zoological Park in Asheboro, with Letters of Interest due October 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Proposing firms must hold current North Carolina licensing in Architecture, Engineering, or Landscape Architecture.

The scope covers design services for roof replacements or repairs at the Forest Glade Gorilla Building, Zebra-Ostrich-Giraffe Barn, Rhino Barn, Chimp Holding Building, and the DTC Warehouse. The project targets roofing systems requiring frequent maintenance.

The total project budget is $880,070 funded through SCIF General (2024-2025 Repairs & Renovations Reserve) under Approved OC-25 #20254890329. Submittals consist of three copies each of a Letter of Interest (not exceeding ten single-sided or five double-sided pages) and current Standard Form 254. Mailed submissions go to NC Zoo Planning and Construction Department, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205; FedEx/UPS deliveries go to 3733 Old Cox Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205. Email and fax submissions are not accepted.

The State Building Commission prioritizes selection criteria including specialized expertise in roofing projects, past performance on similar work, adequate staffing, current workload, proposed design approach, cost and schedule experience, construction administration capabilities, proximity to the project location, and record of successful completion without major problems. The primary contact is Jacob Wandeloski at 919-903-2549 or jacob.wandeloski@nczoo.org.