New York State Contract Reporter #2135643

Empire State Development seeks two large traveling exhibitions for NYS Museum Kid's Zone

Empire State Development (ESD) is seeking proposals for the rental of two large, family-friendly traveling exhibitions for the Kid's Zone at the New York State Museum in Albany, NY. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), New York State Museum, Contract Administration - Products/Services Requested: - Two traveling exhibitions for rent, each 5,000 to 10,000+ square feet - Exhibitions must be versatile, engaging, and suitable for the Museum's Terrace Gallery - Focus areas: science, history, anthropology, or art related to New York State - Must be ADA compliant, multisensory, hands-on, and appeal to multiple generations - Rental includes staffing, travel, and shipping - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Exhibits must connect to the NYS Museum mission and may situate NY history in broader contexts - Visually pleasing graphics, unique objects, and layered learning experiences required - Compliance with ESD IT security standards (ISO 27001, 27005, 27035, GDPR) - Diversity practices required; MWBE and SDVOB goals set at 0% - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified exhibition providers.

Description

Empire State Development (ESD) is seeking a vendor to provide two versatile, engaging, and family-friendly traveling exhibitions for rent. These exhibitions will be part of the Kid's Zone at the New York State Museum, located on the fourth-floor terrace beside the iconic carousel. Each exhibition must be between 5,000 to 10,000 square feet or more and suitable for display in the Museum's Terrace Gallery. The exhibits should connect to the NYSM mission exploring science, history, anthropology, and art of New York, and be designed to spark curiosity and engagement with history and science concepts, including play-based exhibitions with multi-generational appeal and ADA compliance.

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