Delaware New Castle Civic Plus #27PP-209

Specialized Fine Art Packing, Shipping, Storage, and Installation Services for Rockwood Park & Museum Collection

New Castle County Purchasing Division is seeking specialized services for the packing, shipping, storage, and installation of fine art and museum collections from Rockwood Park & Museum. - Scope includes: - Packing and transporting paintings, furniture, glass, ceramics, metals, textiles, and architectural elements - Storage in an off-site, climate-controlled facility for up to one year - Reinstallation of collections after a major construction project - Storage facility requirements: - Maintain temperature between 65-72°F and relative humidity 40-60% (variation <10% in 24 hours) - Fire detection and security systems - Monthly environmental condition reports - Vendors must: - Have documented experience handling museum collections - Use museum-grade packing materials - Provide digital inventory management compatible with PastPerfect software - Allow museum staff access and inventory reconciliation - Offer references from similar projects - Pricing must cover packing, transport, storage, and installation, with month-to-month storage extensions at the same rate - Detailed inventories include antique furniture, paintings, mirrors, clocks, and other historic objects - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified firms specializing in museum logistics and art handling

Description

New Castle County is soliciting competitive sealed bids and priced proposals for specialized fine art packing, shipping, storage, and installation services. The scope includes packing and transporting fine and decorative arts from Rockwood Park & Museum to an off-site climate-controlled storage facility for up to one year, followed by reinstallation after a large-scale construction project. The storage facility must maintain specific environmental conditions and provide inventory control and access for museum staff. The solicitation includes detailed requirements for experience, packing methods, transport, storage conditions, access, monitoring, and documentation.

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