Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

San Bernardino County is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Big Bear Alpine Zoo Strategic Planning, identified under Solicitation ID: RFP No. SDD-071 / SPD126-SPDAD-6131. Work is to be performed near 42801 Moonridge Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, USA in San Bernardino County.

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General Project Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks professional consulting services to develop a five-year strategic plan for the Big Bear Alpine Zoo (BBAZ). The project encompasses a full evaluation of the Zoo’s current operations, facilities, governance, financial position, and market environment. It requires extensive engagement with staff, community stakeholders, and visitors to develop a forward-looking vision and an actionable roadmap. Key deliverables include detailed strategic plans with measurable objectives, a conceptual master plan for facility and visitor experience improvements, and a comprehensive financial/business plan to ensure sustainable implementation. The planning process is structured into Discovery & Assessment, Vision & Strategic Direction, 5-Year Strategic Plan, Master Plan, and Business Plan phases.

General Bid Items

Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Written Phase Reports
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Final 5-Year Strategic Plan
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Final Conceptual Master Plan
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Final Business Plan
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Presentation Materials
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Comprehensive Review of Existing Internal Documentation
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Site and Facility Assessments
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Audience Demographics, Motivations, and Behavior Analysis
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Governance, Staffing, Organizational Capacity, Volunteer Program, and Education/Outreach Initiatives Assessment
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Brand, Marketing, and Messaging Strategy Evaluation
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Benchmarking and Competitor Analysis
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Stakeholder Engagement Facilitation
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Collaborative Workshops for Vision & Strategic Direction Development
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Public Concept Testing

NAICS Classification

541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, 541613 – Marketing Consulting Services, 541620 – Environmental Consulting Services, 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 3, 2025, and was last updated on January 15, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 15, 2026.

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