Zoological Consulting Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Questions due by September 21st, 2026.
Quotes due by September 25th, 2026.
Contract term anticipated to be October 1st, 2026 through June 30th, 2031.
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Metro
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a vendor to provide zoological consulting services over a five-year contract period. The selected consultant will assess and describe foot and joint health conditions, identify existing deviations in specified animals, and recommend appropriate intervention techniques.
The services will also include feedback and recommendations to improve animal program operations, welfare, and behavioral outcomes. The consultant will provide coaching and mentoring on zoo-specific conflict resolution for personnel at all organizational levels, with the goal of enhancing operations and strengthening organizational health.
The vendor will deliver recommendations for follow-up actions and provide availability for designated on-site sessions and subsequent communications. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 25, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Metro. The work is located in Portland, Oregon, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Zoological consulting firm with expertise in animal health, welfare, and behavior
- Professionals experienced in assessing musculoskeletal and joint conditions in zoo animals
- Consultants with zoo operations and animal program improvement experience
- Organizational development specialists able to provide conflict-resolution coaching and mentoring
- Firm capable of supporting on-site sessions and follow-up communications over a multi-year engagement
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