Opportunity
Delaware New Castle Civic Plus #1004
Fine Art Packing, Shipping, Storage, and Installation Services for Rockwood Park & Museum Collection
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
1004
NAICS
488991, 493190
New Castle County, Delaware is seeking specialized fine art packing, shipping, storage, and installation services for the Rockwood Park & Museum collection. - Government Buyer: - New Castle County Purchasing Division - Scope of Work: - Packing and transporting a large inventory of fine and decorative arts (paintings, furniture, glass, ceramics, metals, textiles, architectural elements) - Moving items from the museum and on-site storage to an off-site, climate-controlled storage facility - Storage required for up to one year during a major construction project - Reinstallation of the collection after construction - Requirements: - Museum-quality handling, packing, and crating - Climate-controlled transport and storage with strict environmental controls (temperature and humidity) - Fire and security monitoring, inventory tracking, and access protocols - Vendor must demonstrate documented experience with similar projects - Proposal must include detailed pricing for packing, transport, storage, and installation - Evaluation Criteria: - Experience, technical expertise, capacity, cost, location, green initiatives, and SBE/DBE certification - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified firms with relevant expertise
Description
This solicitation is for specialized fine art packing, shipping, storage, and installation services for the Rockwood Park & Museum collection in New Castle County, Delaware. The project involves packing and transporting fine and decorative arts to an off-site climate-controlled storage facility for up to one year during a large-scale construction project. The scope includes packing, transport, storage, and reinstalling the collection, with detailed requirements for handling, climate control, security, and inventory management. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, expertise, capacity, cost, and other criteria.