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Reported | 04/09/2020 12:00 AM |
Project Title | Penguin Exhibit and SAP Restrooms |
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City, State (County) | El Paso, TX (El Paso County) |
Category(s) | Entertainment/Recreation |
Sub-Category(s) | Restroom/Bath House |
Contracting Method | Competitive Bids. |
Project Status | Request for Proposals (RFP) |
Bids Due | View project details and contacts |
Estimated Value | $5,012,500 |
Plans Available from | Municipal Agency |
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Architect | View project details and contacts |
Description | The project will consist on the demolition, infilling, and regrading of existing exhibits and the construction of new Penguin Exhibit and Life Support System. The design includes chilled fresh water systems for main pool, quarantine pool, and holding pool; acrylic viewing panels, rocky beach area with a peninsula that includes an underwater swim through area, nesting boxes, back of house area that includes office, quarantine pool, nursery pool, wet and dry storage, restroom, kitchen, and penguin holding. The area will also include construction of a penguin encounter area with seating and wash down area for guests. Life support building will include filtration and ozone system and a chiller for the exhibit water. Construction also includes bleachers and shade canopies for guests, and shade for the exhibit. New landscaping will be installed along with protection of existing trees and plants. Installation of electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and IT systems also included in project. Contractor will need to work closely with zoo staff, architect, city arborist, zoological society, and always have zoo animals’ quality of life as a priority during the project. |
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