Johnson County Ionwave #PRK-2026-007

Phased Design, Fabrication, and Installation Services for KidScape Exhibit Refresh at Johnson County Museum

Johnson County Museum is seeking a qualified firm to refresh its KidScape children's exhibit through a phased design, fabrication, and installation project. - Government Buyer: - Johnson County Park & Recreation District (JCPRD), Johnson County Museum - Scope of Work: - Phased project covering three distinct exhibit areas: - Phase 1: Farm and Farmhouse updates (budget: $40,000) - Phase 2: New Environment and Theatre updates (budget: $100,000) - Phase 3: Interpretation, Artifact Integration, and Targeted Improvements (budget: $50,000) - Services required include integrated planning, design, fabrication, installation, project management, delivery, testing, training, warranty support, and artifact integration - Products/Services Requested: - Exhibit design, fabrication, and installation services for interactive children's environments - Development of play components, graphics, furnishings, scenic elements, architectural features, props, casework, and interpretive graphics - Artifact display integration and targeted repairs or improvements - Unique Requirements: - Single firm will be responsible for all phases under one contract, serving as the sole point of responsibility - Emphasis on historical learning, accessibility, durability, and visitor engagement - Project budget capped at $190,000, with specific allocations per phase - Contract duration extends through project completion in 2028 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified exhibit design and fabrication firms

Description

The Johnson County Museum, a department of the Johnson County Park & Recreation District (JCPRD), is seeking proposals from qualified exhibit design, fabrication, and installation firms for a phased refresh of its interactive children's exhibit, KidScape. The project involves updating selected KidScape environments over three phases to strengthen connections between play and historical learning, provide new opportunities for children and families to engage together, and address operational and visitor-experience needs. The selected firm will provide integrated planning, design, fabrication, installation, project management, and related services under a single contract through project completion in 2028. The total project budget shall not exceed $190,000, allocated across three phases.

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