The Department of the Interior, National Park Service, seeks professional conservation services for five historic works of art located at the Thomas Edison National Historic Park in West Orange, New Jersey. The goal is to restore and upgrade the hanging mechanisms to ensure the safe exhibition of these artworks in Edison's Victorian mansion at Glenmont.
The scope of work involves stabilizing and conserving the failing hanging devices and designing custom display stands. The conservator will work both on-site and off-site. Off-site work includes treating the hanging mechanisms and providing detailed condition reports, while on-site work encompasses careful handling, packing, and transporting of the artworks, adhering to strict health and safety protocols. The project must be completed within 240 days, including the reinstallation of the conserved artworks.
To be considered for this small business set-aside procurement, vendors must demonstrate expertise and experience in decorative arts conservation. The National Park Service values past performance, especially within the last five years, and will evaluate bidders based on their ability to meet preservation standards. In addition, bidders must possess the required insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, and professional liability insurance.
The estimated value of the firm-fixed price contract is around $19.5 million. Vendors must submit resumes for key personnel, a project narrative demonstrating their suitability, and comprehensive answers to a technical questionnaire. Deadlines for submissions and site visits have been extended; the new deadline is August 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
For more information and clarification, interested parties should contact the primary contact person, Linda Richardson, whose email and phone number are provided in the opportunity overview.