The National Park Service Northeast Region awarded a $40,395 firm-fixed-price contract to RB Textile Conservation, LLC, a woman-owned small business, for the conservation of a historic oversized carpet (EDIS 102355) currently on exhibit in the Family Living Room at Thomas Edison's home, Glenmont. The contract, which is set aside for small businesses, will involve minimizing surface particulates, wet cleaning, stabilization, and addressing tears and losses to the carpet, as well as de-installation, packing for transport, and re-installation. The period of performance is 8 months from the contract award date of July 29, 2024, with key milestones including the submission of a condition report, health/safety plan, and final treatment report.
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