Hawaii eProcurement Portal #P26002129

Deaccession Study and Curatorial Audit for Hawaii Art in Public Places Collection

This opportunity involves a comprehensive deaccession study for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) Art in Public Places Collection in Hawaii. - Government Buyer: - State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA), Hawaii - Contracting office located at 250 South Hotel St, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified research teams or firms with expertise in curatorial and cultural consultation services - Products/Services Requested: - Curatorial and cultural consultation services for a one-year audit and review of the Art in Public Places Collection - Auditing and completing acquisition histories for artworks - Documenting artist demographics, with emphasis on Native Hawaiian and underrepresented artists - Distinguishing commissioned versus purchased works - Updating valuations and appraisals - Assessing and documenting conservation needs - Reviewing deaccessioning records - Providing policy review and best-practice recommendations for collections management - Deliverables include a comprehensive written report, updated data appendices, presentations to stakeholders, and periodic progress reports - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Fixed-price contract for one year, with possible two one-year option periods - Compliance with Hawaii procurement and vendor registration requirements - Transaction fee to Tyler Hawaii and use of Hawaii Compliance Express - Submission of both digital and hard copy deliverables - Project is statewide and aims to enhance accessibility, equity, and relevance of the public art collection

Description

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive deaccession study and review of its Art in Public Places Collection. The study aims to fill gaps in collection records, update acquisition histories, document artist demographics, distinguish commissioned versus purchased works, update valuations, assess conservation needs, and review deaccessioning records. The project will also include policy review and recommendations to improve collections management practices. The contract period is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with deliverables including a final report, updated data appendices, presentations, and progress reports.

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