Exhibit Theming and Graphics

The City of Louisville, through the Louisville Zoo, is soliciting proposals for comprehensive exhibit theming and graphics services under RFP270017, with responses due by August 19, 2026. The vendor will be responsible for designing, fabricating, and managing interpretive graphics packages for zoo exhibits and public spaces, including the creation of themed environments, custom propping, artifact integration, and the fabrication of unique, one-of-a-kind exhibit components. Services also encompass all related graphics work necessary to enhance guest experience and educational content throughout the zoo’s facilities, requiring a high degree of creativity, technical expertise, and project coordination to align with the zoo’s operational and storytelling goals. All work is to be performed in Kentucky, and proposals must be submitted via the BonfireHub platform by the stated deadline. Alan Cunningham of the Louisville Zoo serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable via email at alan.cunningham@louisvilleky.gov. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside classification or NAICS code, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. Interested parties must demonstrate proven capability in exhibit design, fabrication, and project management, with a portfolio that reflects experience in zoo or museum environments, and must be prepared to deliver turnkey solutions that meet aesthetic, durability, and educational standards for a public-facing institution.