Shelby Township Granicus #26-13

The Charter Township of Shelby, Michigan, is seeking a qualified museum consultant to prepare the Andrews Schoolhouse Museum for educational and public use in advance of the Township's 2027 Bicentennial Celebration. - Government Buyer: - Charter Township of Shelby - Shelby Township Clerk's Office - Scope of Work: - Conduct a comprehensive survey and assessment of the Historical Committee's collections - Evaluate current documentation and preservation practices - Identify artifacts for display and develop a museum layout and interpretive plan - Design an exhibit framework that integrates digital archives - Recommend immersive educational programming for field trips and public engagement - Deliver written reports, exhibit plans, and educational frameworks - Requirements: - Consultant must have experience in museum consulting, collections management, historic site interpretation, or museum education - Preference for experience with small museums or historic schoolhouses - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Shelby Township Civic Center Campus, 52700 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI 48316 - Period of Performance: - Work to be completed within 6 months of contract award, with museum readiness targeted by the end of 2026

Shelby Township is seeking proposals from qualified museum professionals or consulting firms to assist with planning and preparing the Andrews Schoolhouse Museum for educational and public use ahead of the Township's 2027 Bicentennial Celebration. The consultant will conduct a comprehensive survey of the Historical Committee's collections, develop a museum layout and interpretive framework, and recommend educational programming to support immersive historical experiences. The goal is to have the museum and programming ready for public use by the end of 2026. Proposals are due by April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM.