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Contracts and Grants Directorate Library of Congress

101 Independence Ave. SE LA 325 Washington DC 20540-9411

Contracts & Grants Directorate Library of Congress

LA 325

101 Independence Av SE Washington DC 20540-9411

To all Offerors/Bidders

030ADV26R0023

03-06-2026

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New Submission Deadline: 04-06-2026 12:00 PM EST EDT

Adejuwon, Mojisola

BLOCK 14 ADDENDUM

The purpose of Amendment 0001 is as follows:

1. To amend Section C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK as indicated in the red text additions.

2. To amend Section J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS as indicated in the red text additions.

3. To amend Section L.1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS – BEST VALUE TRADE OFF as indicated in the red text additions and strikethrough deletions.

4. To provide Attachment J-9 - 030ADV26R0023 - Responses to Offeror Questions.

5. To provide Attachment J-10 Revised Past Performance Questionnaire.

9. To amend the Offer Due Date. The Offer Due Date is extended from 12:00 PM EST on 04/02/2026 to 12:00 PM EST on 04/06/2026.

030ADV26R0023 0001 Section C

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 OVERVIEW/BACKGROUND

In September of 2026, the Library of Congress will open the Alive in Many Hands exhibition, in the SW Curtain Gallery of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, to give annual onsite visitors a better sense of what the Library is, what it collects, and what it preserves, as the largest physical collection of human knowledge in the world.

The Library of Congress Exhibits Office (EO) seeks a highly experienced exhibit fabricator production Contractor to provide services needed to fabricate and install exhibit components and graphics.

C.2. SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide fabrication, graphics, delivery, and installation for the Alive in Many Hands exhibition.

C.3 REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide museum quality exhibit displays and graphics. See attached J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design package for descriptions of the displays and graphics.

C.3.1: GENERAL

The Contractor shall provide the following services:

a) Site visits to the Library for meetings, field dimension measurements, gallery space prep, delivery, and installation.

b) Generate shop drawings and engineering drawings to fabricate all elements to be fabricated to ensure design intent, constructability, and safety requirements.

c) Fabricate all new exhibit elements.

d) Deliver all new exhibit elements on site in accordance with the Contract attachments in Section J and approved shop drawings.

e) Install designated new and existing exhibit elements in accordance with exhibit design.

f) Provide light track services for new exhibit components and ambient lighting. The Contractor shall provide new track and light fixtures (and power supplies and wiring to outlets) for the big curved entry wall. All existing SEG components including free standing SEGs and SEGs on the “spine wall” already have light track and fixtures. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing lighting where indicated in Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package, page A.01. sheets 1-3. All other lighting on all other exhibit components is provided by the Library.

g) Provide the Project Management for scheduling, site management, fabrication, and installation preparation to organize and implement Fabrication and Installation Services.

h) Work with the Library’s Alive in Many Hands Exhibition team as needed to review space requirements, exhibit content, production details, and technology and security requirement issues in the Thomas Jefferson Building.

C.3.2 SITE VISITS, FIELD DIMENSIONS, MEETINGS

The Contractor shall attend an initial site visit during or after the Kickoff meeting to review the Jefferson Building, review the installation site, and review existing conditions of the galleries and displays. The Contractor shall coordinate the visit with the COR. Contractor’s Project Manager (PM) shall be on site and present during this review. The Contractor shall take all necessary field dimensions related to the project space, review existing site conditions, architectural components, utilities and infrastructure, and delivery requirements and restrictions.

C.3.2.1 SITE PROTECTION PLAN

The Contractor shall also measure and review all egress pathways to prepare proper construction barriers and signage to protect the site and public passages during construction should they be necessary. The Contractor shall provide a site protection plan for approval outlining the proposed site protection, barriers, and signage within ten (10) business days of the initial site visit. The plan shall include, floorplans, how the Contractor will secure the zone without compromising emergency egress, how the Contractor will protect the historic architectural surfaces and flooring in the installation area, and address how the stone floors will be covered to prevent further damage from materials, tools and general traffic during barrier and casework installation build outs.

C.3.3 DETAIL DRAWINGS

For exhibit elements listed below, the Contractor shall:

a) Prepare construction detail drawings as necessary for production using the electronic design files provided in Section J of this contract and deliver per delivery schedule in Section F.2 of this contract. The Contractor shall contact the COR immediately if there are any discrepancies or problems with electronic files.

b) Deliver electronically 11x17” pdfs of CAD detail drawings for the typical exhibit element to be fabricated. Each drawing shall include plan, elevation, and sections. All drawings shall be dimensioned and include a material finish schedule.

c) All drawing submittals of the exhibit structures and components needing structural stamps, identified below, must be reviewed, and approved by the Architect of the Capitol and/or its Specialty Consultants prior to fabrication. The Contractor shall include a structural stamp for the shop drawings for the Central Entry Title Wall referenced at Section C.3.6.1. The Contractor shall provide a complete analysis and design of the exhibits and components per the applicable codes noted in the table below, and Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Design Standards (2018) in Attachment J-5. The Contractor shall refer to the table below for the complete set of requirements, including loads, and the load effects on the existing building and its structural capacity. The Contractor must provide a structural engineer stamped certified summary letter to the COR confirming that all loads imposed on the building are within the maximum allowable specified loads provided by AOC.

Structural engineering requirements shall include, but shall not be limited to, the weight of components related to floor loads and tip-over and collapse issues related to visitor safety. The Contractor shall ensure that the following structure shall be reviewed by a District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia licensed structural engineer: Center Entry Title Wall referenced in Section C.3.6.1 below.

The Contractor must adhere to the following code and drawing specifications for the Center Entry Title Wall described in section C.3.6.1:

General

AOC reviews for compliance with 2018 AOC Design Standards and referenced building codes: see attachment J-5 AOC Design standard 2018.

NFPA 70 - National Electric Code https://www.nfpa.org/for-professionals/codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/free-access

NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code https://link.nfpa.org/all-publications/101/2024

IBC - International Building Code https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/ibc/

ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act https://www.ada.gov/

Preservation Policy and AOC Design Standards (2018) see Attachment J-5.

IBC: temporary installations are limited to 90 days and are still required to meet code provisions.

Installations planned to remain over 90 days are considered permanent.

Electrical

All equipment must be UL listed and installed per manufacturers requirements.

The Contractor shall provide with all detail drawings, cut sheets for equipment and devices to be installed/provided with a wiring diagram to COR.

Structural

Provide a schematic design report or drawings that include the following items to the COR. The report must be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a professional structural engineer registered in the District of Columbia, List the structural codes used as the basis for structural design in the summary explanation document.

Summarize the structural loads for the exhibit structure (dead, lateral, and others as applicable)

The required lateral loads are (non-concurrent):

5 pounds/square foot over the vertical surfaces (code minimum interior partition loads)

200 pounds concentrated lateral load applied 3.5 feet above the finished floor

OR 50 pounds / foot linear lateral load applied 3.5 feet above the finished floor

Summarize the overall structural components and the load paths for gravity and lateral loads.

Provide preliminary calculations evaluating the loads imparted by the exhibit on the existing structure and an evaluation of the existing structure’s capacity to support the applied loads. It is acceptable to equate concentrated or linear loads to equivalent uniform pressures for comparison to the original design live loads if reasonable assumptions are made for the tributary areas that support the concentrated loads. All assumptions must be clearly stated.

The minimum live load for the floor adjacent to the exhibit is 100 pounds / square foot. (Code required load for assembly areas).

Construction Submission:

Shop drawings for the exhibit design must be stamped by a registered professional structural engineer. Drawings shall include:

List of applicable codes and standards.

All loads used in the structural design (dead, lateral, and others as appliable).

Loads imparted on the existing structure.

Size and relative locations of all structural members.

Details of all structural connections.

Structural Calculations for the exhibit design stamped by the registered professional structural engineer:

Design of all structural components and connections of the exhibit.

Evaluation of the existing structure’s capacity to support the applied loads.

d) Prior to fabrication, the Contractor shall have all detailed drawings of components that contain custom electrical systems (anything beyond a simple plug-in element) reviewed, signed, and stamped by a District of Columbia licensed electrical engineer to ensure all components meet applicable codes, standards, UL listings, and be listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for the intended usage. Drawings that include electrical components must include detail basic power plans and power requirements for electrical components in the casework and structures. The drawings will be reviewed by Library staff and the AOC.

e) The Contractor shall provide consultation services for the display case interface, case interior display structures and methodology for providing flexible interface with exhibit case structure. Drawings will be reviewed, redlined and/or approved by the COR within five (5) business days of receipt of drawings. The Contractor shall make corrections to the drawings and resubmit updated drawings to the COR within three (3) business days.

The drawings that require approval from the AOC will require ten (10) business days for a review, redlining, and/or approval. The Contractor shall make corrections to the drawings and resubmit updated drawings to the COR within five

(5) business days. Contractor must assume that there will be at least two rounds of reviews and resubmissions of detail drawings (including structural and electrical review and stamps) for the approval process. AOC approval will be coordinated by the COR.

All aspects of the design must conform to the exhibition production schedule and fabrication budget that will be provided by the COR at the kickoff meeting.

C.3.4: COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS

C.3.4.1: For all component specifications including case construction, materials, measurements, exterior and interior lighting, exterior and interior finishes, and exterior and interior graphics, Reference Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package

General Specifications for all components include the following:

1) The Contractor shall verify and ensure the structural integrity of the design.

2) All exterior aluminum construction must have a powder coated finish. All welds must be blind, and, consistently executed and must be neatly ground to a smooth, flush appearance if exposed, and visually not apparent after receiving the anodized finish.

3) All materials that come in contact with the interior volume of share air contained within the artifact chamber and desiccant chamber shall be reviewed and approved by the COR. All materials must prove to be inert and must not off gas volatile organic compounds or gasses Materials not specified in the contract may require Oddy testing of samples for conservation appropriateness after which the COR will provide approval and/or comments.

4) Wire management for the system must be neat, orderly, and must be terminated with a male three prong pigtail that extends from the bottom of the display component. Leads between light fixture and light manager shall be hidden from view.

5) The display cases will be used in a building that does not have a freight elevator, as such the Contractor shall fabricate the components to fit into an existing service elevator, or components are to be carried up the stairways and assembled on site. The Contractor shall be responsible for measuring elevator.

6) Contractor shall provide material and finish samples listed in C.3.5 to the COR to make sure material and finishes are satisfactory. All prototypes, mockups, and samples shall be delivered to the COR. All samples for outside of display cases shall be juried within five to ten days.

7) Interior Case Decks and all internal material inside of artifact chamber supporting artifacts shall be made of acrylic, or aluminum, or OBO Modulan 500 or equivalent. An equivalent material shall be pinnable, structural PVC board that complies with all LOC Conservation Oddy standards. Board is to be made of stiff, foamed polyurethane board with density that is 500 kg/m3.

8) Interior Case decks shall be fabric-wrapped with prewashed Creation Baumann Unisono IV or equivalent. An equivalent fabric shall be free of PVC, is stain resistant, has no topical finishes, passes all Conservation Oddy tests, and is 100% cotton. Fabric shall be mechanically secured with staples. Contractor shall provide all fabric needed for fabric-wrapping tasks. The Library will provide fabric color after the award of the contract. Fabric samples shall be provided by the Contractor to the Library during the material, Prototype, and Mockup phase for Library conservation testing.

9) Wire chases for all electrical, AV and Security devices shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor for all displays, wall hung paintings, and display cases. The Contractor shall measure the monitor(s) and AV equipment owned by the Library to make sure the monitors and AV equipment fit into the Contractor’s fabrications.

10) All components must have a non-marring polyurethane foot pad or caster on the bottoms of each leg or component that can be used on historic marble flooring.

11) LIFTS, WEDGES, RISERS, PEDESTALS

General Specifications: The Contractor shall provide painted or fabric wrapped or acrylic furniture components. If painted, process shall include at least one coat primer and two coats with a Sherwin Williams Super Paint water-based series paint or equivalent (a latex, water based paint that must pass all conservation Oddy test requirements). The Library will provide the color and finish at kickoff meeting. If fabric wrapped, the fabric shall be mechanically fastened to OBO Modulan or Komacel or equivalent. An equivalent material substrate shall be a pinnable, structural PVC board that complies with all LOC Conservation Oddy standards. The Board shall be made of stiff, foamed polyurethane with density that is 500 kg/m3). If Acrylic, the acrylic shall be cell cast acrylic and all seams shall be bubble free, optically clear welds.

11a. Platform Specifications

Platform wall material shall be no thinner than ½” if OBO Modulan or Komacel or equivalent is used and no thinner than ¼” if Acrylic is used in order to provide adequate structural support. All edges shall be clean and without burs, dents or blemishes. Lifts shall be either fabric wrapped or painted per the requirements noted above. In some instances, the platform is trimmed in powder coated metal along the edges. The COR will provide the fabric and/or paint color during the kickoff meeting for the project. The Contractor shall provide the following platforms:

Case C.C01: 34” x 15” x 2”

Case D.C01: 35” x 11” x 2”

Case G.C02: 33” x 28” x 2”

11b. Display Case Wedge Specifications

Top surface of Wedge shall typically be slanted to a 30- degree pitch. Wedge wall material shall be no thinner than ½” if OBO Modulan or Komacel or equivalent is used and no thinner than ¼” if Acrylic is used in order to provide adequate structural support. All surfaces and edges shall be clean and without burs, dents or blemishes. Wedges shall be painted per the requirements noted above. The Library will provide the paint color and finish during the kickoff meeting for the project. The Contractor shall provide the following wedges:

Case B.C03: 30 deg slope, sized to fit artifact 20” x 13” x 5”

Case B.C04: 30 deg slope, sized to fit artifact 13” x 9” x 5”

Case C.C01: 30 deg slope, sized to fit artifact 9” x 11” x 7”

Case C.C01: 30 deg slope, sized to fit artifact 15” x 8” x 5”

Case C.C02: 30 deg slope, sized to fit artifact 7” x 9” x 6”

Case E.C01: 30 deg slope, sized to fit artifact 15” x 20” x 8”

Case E.C01: 30 deg slope, sized to fit artifact 6” x 7” x 4”

Case G.C02: 30 deg slope, sized to fit artifact 15” x 11” x 7”

11c. Display Case Risers Specifications

Riser wall material shall be no thinner than ½” if OBO Modulan or Komacel or equivalent is used and no thinner than ¼” if Acrylic is used in order to provide adequate structural support. Risers may require blocking or rib system within the structure to allow the structure to safely support objects or pedestals without bowing or sagging. All surfaces and edges shall be clean and without burs, dents or blemishes. Risers shall be painted per the requirements noted above. Paint color and finish will be provided during the kickoff meeting for the project. The Contractor shall provide the following risers:

Case B.C02: five-sided plinth 24” x 18” x 4”

Case B.C04: three-sided acrylic plinth 7” x 7” x 5”

Case B.C04: three-sided acrylic plinth 7” x 7” x 3”

Case C.C02: three-sided acrylic plinth 11” x 6” x 3”

Case C.C02: five-sided acrylic plinth 10” x 14” x 4”

Case C.D01: three-sided acrylic plinth 8” x 11” x 3”

Case C.D01: three-sided acrylic plinth 8” x 11” x 5”

Case F.C01: three-sided acrylic plinth 11” x 8” x 5”

Case G.C01: five-sided acrylic plinth 30” x 26” x 6”

Case G.C01: three-sided acrylic plinth 10” x 8” x 3”

11d. Display Case Frame Specifications

These are small upright plinths that provide additional vertical wall space to hang small pictures. The frames shall have a Komacel or equivalent core substrate. The Komacel shall be fabric wrapped. The Komacel shall have a faux wood frame that is powder coated around all four edges for presentation purposes. The frame shall be mounted on a ¼” acrylic base to prevent tip-over. The Contractor shall provide the following frames:

Case B.C03: 23” x 26” x 2”

Case B.C03: 22” x 34” x 2”

Case B.C04: 37” x 15” x 2”

Case C.C01: 62” x 15” x 2”

Case C.C02: 50” x 15” x 2”

Case D.C01: 32” x 21” x 2”

Case F.C01: 20” x 43” x 2”

Case F.C01: 32” x 18” x 2”

Case G.C01: 32” x 37” x 2”

12). All wood wall products such as theatrical flats shall have back sides fire treated or be fabricated of fire rated material.

13) The Contractor shall be responsible for the procurement of all related labor, materials and tools needed to fabricate this structure. The Contractor shall deliver and install the structure in accordance with the Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package. The Contractor shall work closely with the COR to schedule and coordinate parking and loading in of materials. The Contractor is financially responsible for all repairs needed as a direct result of any damage incurred during the removal of partitions and related material. Contractor may use an alternate route: the use of small service elevator is available. The Contractor shall measure Library elevators to determine maximum section dimensions prior to delivery.

14) All painted surfaces shall have one coat of primer and two coats of paint.

C.3.5 MATERIAL SAMPLES, PROTOTYPES and MOCKUPS

The Contractor shall provide material samples of designated exhibit components and for aesthetic and conservation review and approval by the COR.

C.3.5.1 Material Samples - The Contractor shall provide three copies each of material sample for designated exhibit components for aesthetic and conservation review with one of the sets sent to the design firm (see address below) and two sent to the COR. All samples shall be labeled on the back side with information including name of exhibit element, material or paint specification, and date of submission for Library approval. All material sample submissions shall include related Sample Data Sheet (SDS) material data sheets, where applicable, that must be reviewed and approved by the COR. Materials for use outside of display case chambers will be reviewed by the COR within 5 days of receipt of materials. Contractor may be asked to provide samples if colors and finishes are not approved. Material samples submitted for use in display case artifact chambers will be reviewed, and/or approved by the COR within fifty (50) business days of receipt of samples to allow for Library’s Conservation Division to test and review for archival and conservation requirements. All approvals or responses will be provided to the Contractor by the COR. Samples and materials shall be shipped to two locations:

1. Library Of Congress, (two copies of each sample)

101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20540

Attention: (COR) TBD at contract award

2. Design Firm: Quatrefoil Associates, (one copy of each sample)

7130 Minstrel Way, Suite 220

Columbia, MD 21045

Attention: TBD at contract award

The Contractor must notify the COR as soon as a delay due to material or supply chain issues is identified that will impact the project schedule. The Contractor must propose and submit substitute materials to the COR within five (5) business days of the of the notification of the identified delay for secondary approval. Substitute materials must meet original technical requirements. Replacement material samples submitted to the Library, and their associated data sheets, will be reviewed, and/or approved by the COR within five (5) business days of receipt of samples.

C.3.5.2 - Samples

Reference: See attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package and J-2 Alive in Many Hands Graphic Schedule. The Contractor shall deliver the below samples:

C.3.5.2.a: Silicone Edge Graphic (SEG) for windows samples:

Reference: Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package pages H.01.1–2

Two (2) pieces SEG: 30 x 30 inches (exhibition colors and text)

C.3.5.2.b: Silicone Edge Graphic (SEG) for spine samples:

Reference: Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package pages X.05.1–5

Two (2) pieces SEG: 30 x 30 inches (exhibition colors and text)

C.3.5.2.c: Silicone Edge Graphic (SEG) for free standing modulars samples:

Reference: Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package page X.06.1

Two (2) pieces SEG: 30 x 30 inches (exhibition colors and text)

C.3.5.2.a: Self Adhesive Vinyl (SAV) samples:

Two (2) pieces SAV: 60 x 60 inches (exhibition colors and text)

C.3.5.2.c: Banner samples:

Two (2) pieces, banner cloth or vinyl digital print: 36 x 36 inches

C.3.5.2.d: Content Panel text samples

Two (2) sheets, sheet vinyl typical of the pylons: brown solid background color with white type: 15 x 20 inches

C.3.5.2.e: Color and Material samples:

Reference; Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package pages X.03.1–2.

Three (3) pieces, Benjamin Moore “Mountain Peak White” 2148-70 (on 10” x 10” x ½” MDF)

Three (3) pieces, Benjamin Moore “Black” 2132-10 (on 10” x 10” x ½” MDF)

C.3.5.2.f: Fabric samples:

Reference; Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package page X.03.1–2.

Three (3) pieces per color, Rose Brand Extra Wide Muslin, Natural. 8” x 8” samples.

C.3.5.2.g: Metal samples:

Three (3) pieces, hot Rolled Steel with Wax Finish: 10” x 10” samples

C.3.5.2.h: Faux Wood samples

Three (3) pieces, Cabinet Grade Plywood with red oak veneer; black stain with wipe on clear satin Varnish: 12” x 12” samples

Three (3) pieces, Cabinet grade plywood with red oak veneer; wipe on clear satin varnish: 12” x 12” samples

C.3.6: EXHIBIT FABRICATION

The Contractor shall fabricate all exhibit components as described in attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design package, basis of design, specifications, and approved in the shop drawings. The Contractor shall design and build the components so that they can be transported to the project site by the existing building elevators or stairways into and through a 2nd floor doorway of the Library’s Jefferson Building. The Contractor shall not be allowed to remove any doors, windows.

C.3.6.1: CENTER ENTRY TITLE WALL

Reference drawings: Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package pages A.01.1–A.01.3.

Description: The Contractor shall construct one (1) curved Welcome Wall. The Welcome Wall shall have the following attributes:

a) The overall dimensions are approximately 50’3” W x 12’0” T x 8” W.

b) The construction framework is White Oak Veneer on plywood framing.

c) All plywood edges should be edge-banded in solid white oak veneer.

d) The back side of the curved wall shall have two (2) wing walls measuring 3’10” W x 12’0” T x 4.5” D, one on either end of the curved wall, for stability. Materials shall match the curved wall. These two wing walls shall be equipped with removable access panels to enable staff to service the fan coil unit below the window. Access door shall be 30” Wide by 5”0” tall.

e) Note, the ends of the entry wall shall not obstruct the fire lift safety equipment at either end.

f) The Contractor shall include printed theatrical muslin where indicated in attachment J-2 Alive in Many Hands Graphic Schedule (graphics A.01.GR01–GR13). The images shall be direct print on the muslin.

g) The Contractor shall include Dimensional Title Characters (lettering) where indicated in the drawing package. All lettering to be CNC cut and painted with a spray finish. See page A.01.2 in Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package.

h) The Contractor shall include 7 mil Wallpaper on rigid substrate where indicated in the drawing package. See Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package page A.01 or J-2 Alive in Many Hands Graphic Schedule, Graphic numbers A.01 GR01–GR17.

i) The Contractor shall include a space in the wall to receive a 55” LCD monitor. The monitor shall be recessed and shall be mounted on an accordion mount for access. The Contractor shall include a rear keyed access panel for access to the rear of the monitor. The monitor and mount shall be provided by the Library.

j) The Contractor shall provide and install Luxam lighting brackets and light track and light fixtures where indicated in the drawing package. The track and light fixtures shall be Luxam brand or equivalent 3.8 fixture.

k) The track and light system shall be manufactured by Luxam or an equivalent must have on board dimming capabilities and infinite focus adjustability built into the fixture). The Contractor shall use fixture code L-MTSP-02-B- 3K for black 3000K CCT when purchasing the fixture.

C.3.6.2: SECTION MARKER: SEG PANEL WITH INTERACTIVE TABLE

Reference drawings: Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package pages X.04.1–3 and B.01.

Description: The Contractor shall construct six (6) Section Markers. All six section markers must have graphics only mounted on the tabletop. Four section markers shall have a monitor and two Molitor listening devices (or other handheld, tethered listening device) mounted to the tabletop. A substitute handset can be suggested and should include the following characteristics: One handed listening device with a 57mm height, 74mm diameter, 220g weight (without mount), 32 speaker impedance, and a 1.25m stainless steel protective hose using a 10W, 175V (AC/DC) sensor for automatic operation. One section marker shall have a smell interactive mounted to the tabletop. All Section Markers shall share the following attributes:

a) A Table which measures 60” W x 24” D x 29” H Oak with Rye Stain Top and Natural Steel Base

Plywood Cabinet built around and attached to table; white oak veneer plywood with black stain and clear satin varnish.

b) Interior of cabinet accessible for wiring and equipment as well as weighting for stability with Removable keyed access panel.

c) 116” H x 25” W SEG graphic on aluminum frame; Double sided, i.e., a SEG graphic on both sides of the frame. Bolt SEG frame to exhibit base as required.

d) Include black painted plywood riser for all six stations.

e) One of the stations shall have graphics embedded in a polycarbonate surface mounted to the black painted plywood riser. See attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package pages X.04.1–3 and B.01.1.

f) Four of the stations shall have a monitor provided by the Library and two Molitor USO handsets or equivalent shall be provided by the Contractor and mounted to the embedded polycarbonate surface which is mounted to the black painted plywood riser. The surface mounted monitor shall have a bezel. See Attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package Pages X.04.1–3 and B.01.1. The Contractor shall mount the two Molitors where indicated in the Attachment J-1 Design Package and connect the tether to the cavity underneath the surface. The Library will provide the amplifier and power supply for the Molitors. The Library will provide the 19” monitors for each marker station. For the main curved wall, the Library will provide the monitor and bright sign media player. All AV programing will be performed by the Library. The Contractor shall be responsible for making sure all of the Library owned AV hardware fits into the Contractor’s fabrications.

g) One of the stations shall have five fixed scent containers secured to the polycarbonate surface mounted on the black painted plywood riser. Next to the five scent containers shall be a graphic embedded in the polycarbonate. The five scent containers shall each have a polycarbonate 5” x 5” graphic lift and reveal panels. See attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package page C.01.1.

C.3.7: GRAPHICS

C.3.7.1: GRAPHICS REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide museum quality graphic production and installation services to prepare, produce, mount, deliver, and install where noted Production Ready Art (PRA) from electronic graphic files provided by the COR. See attachments J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package, J-2 Alive in Many Hands Graphic Schedule, J-3 - Alive in Many Hands Graphics Package for information regarding graphic quantities, dimensions, materials, proofs, and installation requirements. The software used for the electronic files is InDesign. The Contractor shall perform work as described below and further defined in Attachment J-1.

C.3.7.2 GRAPHIC DELIVERABLES

The list of graphics to be produced for the Alive in Many Hands Exhibit are provided in attachment J-2 Alive in Many Hands Graphic Schedule. Final dimensions shall be verified by the Contractor after all the exhibit components have been built. The final size of the exhibit component will determine the final size of the graphic. For existing Silicone Edge Graphic frames, the Contractor shall measure existing frames and shall verify all final dimensions.

The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, and labor needed to properly set up graphic files, generate soft and hard proofs, produce all graphics, and deliver and install final graphic elements.

All portable graphic, text, and exhibit labels shall be identified by Graphic Tracking number on the back side of the substrate.

Corresponding graphic images can be found in the J-3 - Alive in Many Hands Graphics Package.

C.3.7.3 ELECTRONIC FILE PREPARATION – Original Installation: For the initial installation the COR will provide the Contractor with all electronic production files. The Contractor shall prepare the files as necessary for production. The Contractor shall contact the COR within three (3) business days of receipt of files if there are any discrepancies or problems with the electronic files.

C.3.7.4 PROOFS – Original Installation: After the Contractor has prepared all electronic files for the initial installation, the Contractor shall create soft proofs (PDFs) of every graphic, for Library review and approval. The Contractor shall provide up to fifteen (15) hard proofs for original installation, each measuring approximately 12 x 12”, of specific graphic typicals, for Library review of material and color quality.

Before printing and installation, the Contractor shall create and send proofs via email or file transfer method (using Box.com or other method as determined by the COR), electronic proofs (PDFs) of every graphic, for review and approval by the COR.

The Contractor shall provide hard proofs of samples as noted in Section C.3.5 MATERIAL SAMPLES, PROTOTYPES and MOCKUPS indicated above for review and approval by the COR. The Contractor shall work with the COR to choose the exact sample detail prior to hard proof production.

C.3.7.5 SIX (6) MONTH ROTATION

ELECTRONIC FILE PREPARATION – For the Six (6) Month Rotation the COR will provide the Contractor with all electronic production files and the Contractor shall prepare them as necessary for production. The Contractor shall contact the COR immediately if there are any discrepancies or problems with electronic files.

PROOFS – SIX (6) MONTH ROTATION: After the Contractor has prepared all electronic files for the 6-month rotation, the Contractor shall create soft proofs (PDFs) of every graphic for Library review and approval. The Contractor shall provide up to 3 hard proofs for the 6-month rotation, each measuring approximately 12 x 12”, of specific graphic typicals, for Library review of material and color quality

DELIVERY – SIX (6) MONTH ROTATION: The Contractor shall safely deliver all graphics to the Library, in coordination with the COR. The Contractor shall follow all Library delivery protocols as referenced in this contract, when delivering final product.

C.3.8: LIGHTING

C.3.8.1: EXHIBIT WALL AND COMPONENT LIGHTING

Reference Drawings: Attachments J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Drawing Package pages A.01.1 and A.01.2

Description: The Contractor shall provide all services, wiring and related accessories, tools and support material needed to connect existing track and professionally illuminate exhibit elements, graphics, and objects where indicated in attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package. The Contractor shall provide routing channels, ports, and raceways as needed throughout the display components for wiring from outlets to track. The Contractor shall provide all internal wiring from outlets to light track. All proposed wiring shall be included in the detail shop drawings and drawings shall be stamped and approved by a licensed electrical engineer. The Contractor shall provide mounts for all lighting dimmers.

The Contractor shall provide all wiring from the outlets in the building to the dimmer blocks in the display components.

The Contractor shall provide all wiring and connections between the dimmer block and the lighting track.

The Contractor shall provide all lighting track, dimmer blocks, and fixtures listed in the J-1 Design Drawing Package on pages A.01.1 and A.01.2. The Contractor shall provide track where indicated in the J-1 Design Package and shall be responsible for cutting, fitting, installing, and connecting all track to the exhibit components in locations indicated in the design drawings. Once installed, the track and wiring shall be inspected and approved by a licensed electrical inspector provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit to the COR a written report stating that all wiring and connections meet local electrical codes. The Contractor shall create and provide as-built drawings showing where and how the track is divided into sections and connected to dimmers. The location of all dimmers shall be indicated on the as-built drawings. The Contractor shall indicate on the drawings how many lighting fixtures can be installed on each section of track.

In certain instances, where the existing SEG frames are already equipped with LED light track and fixtures. The Contractor shall be responsible for all wiring, wire routing, and final hook up

The Contractor shall provide new lighting on the new curved entry wall array. The contractor shall provide all power lines to the new lighting. The Contractor shall inspect the space and determine where in the gallery the power will be provided and determine raceways and routing channels for wiring to the fixtures and track on the new curved wall.

C.3.8.2: EXHIBIT CASE LIGHTING

The Contractor does not need to provide wiring and routing channels, dimmers, or fixtures in the display cases. All display cases are pre-wired and have been designed to be a simple plug in. The Library Exhibition staff will position, install, and hook up all display cases. The Contractor shall provide wiring to the display case locations. The Contractor shall inspect the space to ensure that the proposed positions of the display cases have adequate power to each case and provide wiring and outlets where they do not currently exist.

C.3.8.3: SEG WALL LIGHTING

The Contractor does not need to provide light track or light fixtures for the SEG wall and SEG panels. All SEG walls and SEG panels are equipped with existing light track and light fixtures. The Contractor shall confirm final quantities of lighting fixtures, quantity of all support hardware such as dimmers and power supplies that are described in the drawing package. The wiring, power supplies, and electric wiring and loads shall be approved by the licensed electrical engineer.

C.3.8.4: OTHER LIGHTING REQUIREMENT

Lighting fixtures shall not be used as construction work lights unless approved by the COR.

Substitutes to the recommended lighting fixtures and support hardware (such as dimmers and power supplies) other than those specified in the drawings shall not be used.

C.3.9: CARPET FLOOR FINISHES

Reference Drawings: See attachment J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package pages X.01.2 and X.03.2.

Description: The Contractor shall measure, procure, deliver, and install floating carpet tile flooring for the area indicated in the drawing package. The flooring tiles shall adhere to each other and not to the historic marble flooring. The tile flooring system shall be installed in such a way as to be stable, must not warp, bow, flex or create trip hazards, and shall be installed “wall to wall” professionally, within the gallery space. The Contractor shall provide transition strips where existing floor material or thresholds and new floor material meet. Transition strips must not damage the historic marble flooring in any way. The Contractor shall cut and install carpet tile around and into existing brass floor panels that house power and data. The Contractor shall deliver 5% attic stock of additional carpet, which the Library will keep to repair or replace damaged tiles, throughout the tenure of the exhibit. The Contractor shall submit 2-3 samples of the flooring for the COR’s review/approval prior to flooring procurement. The Contractor shall submit SDS safety documentation for all flooring and related materials to the COR for review and approval, prior to procurement.

C.3.10 DELIVERY and INSTALLATION

The Contractor shall safely deliver and install all exhibit components described in this contract to the Library, in coordination with the COR. The Contractor shall follow all Library delivery protocols, when delivering final product. The Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, and materials necessary to complete a successful installation

C.3.10.1 DELIVERY– New Exhibit Component Delivery

For delivery and installation of all large exhibit components, the Contractor must hand-carry all items up two flights of historic marble stairs, from an adjacent parking lot to the exhibit gallery located on the second floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building. The Contractor shall work closely with the COR to schedule and coordinate parking and loading in of materials at least one week prior to proposed delivery date. All deliveries must be made as described in LC52.211-2 (Deliveries to the Library of Congress), prior to arriving to the Thomas Jefferson Building. Offsite inspection is coordinated by the COR

The Contractor is financially responsible for all repairs needed as a due to any damage incurred during the delivery of new exhibit components and related material.

The Contractor must measure Library elevators to determine maximum section dimensions prior to delivery. The Contractor may hand-carry casework up the Jefferson Building stairs if display cases exceed elevator capacity. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to physically deliver all components into the gallery space. Delivery must be coordinated with the COR prior to delivery date.

C.3.10.1.a DELIVERY – SIX (6) MONTH ROTATION: The Contractor shall safely deliver all graphics to the Library, in coordination with the COR. The Contractor shall follow all Library delivery protocols, when delivering final product.

C.3.10.2: INSTALLATION

The Contractor shall install all new exhibit components in accordance with the J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package.

The Contractor shall assist Library staff to run power supplies (provided by the Library) from floor boxes up through exhibit components, during installation.

The Contractor shall provide all installation services, new hardware and related accessories, tools and support materials needed to install lighting systems, artifacts, and electrical hookups needed to support the new exhibition components and casework. The Contractor shall install all hardware, structures, fixtures, accessories, wiring, and connect power to each lighting system and outlet location. Contractor shall ensure all fixtures, illuminators, and systems are working properly. The Contractor shall focus all light adjustment, and dim in display fixtures. All power tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, etc. shall be approved by the COR prior to use in the Library and shall be implemented and used per OSHA standards.

The Contractor shall clean the construction site as frequently as necessary to prevent damage or soiling or other deterioration throughout the construction period.

The Contractor is financially responsible for all repairs needed due to any damage incurred during the installation of new exhibit components and related material.

The Contractor shall install the new exhibit components in accordance with J-1 Alive in Many Hands Design Package. The Contractor shall work closely in concert with the COR to coordinate exact positioning.

Before the completion of installation, all components designated with stamped structural drawings or containing electrical systems shall be inspected by a licensed structural engineer and licensed electrical inspector provided by the Contractor to ensure the installation meets the requirements of the stamped shop drawings. The Contractor shall provide, in writing, confirmation of this inspection to the COR five (5) business days prior to the completion of the installation.

C.3.10.3: PUNCH LIST

After the completion of delivery and installation of all items described in this contract, the Contractor and Library staff will generate an official list of delivery items that need to be amended, adjusted, corrected, repaired, or replaced within 10 business days of the generation of the approved list.

The Contractor shall remove all tools, waste, debris, and provide a final cleaning of the site prior to an occupancy inspection. The Contractor shall employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for the final cleaning. The Contractor shall dispose of all waste off-site and must not utilize Government dumpsters.

The Library Safety Office will conduct a final occupancy inspection of the site and issue an occupancy permit at the end of construction. The Contractor and the COR will conduct a site walk with the Safety Officer. The Contractor will generate an official list of any deficiencies that need to be amended before occupancy. A final list of items along with a correction schedule will be delivered to the COR within five (5) business days after the occupancy inspection.

C.3.11: OPERATIONS MANUAL

The Contractor shall design and deliver an Operations Manual to the COR, for the Library’s use, which includes instructions and maintenance requirements for all the installed elements. The manual must include at a minimum:

a) Cleaning Instructions

b) Assembly and Disassembly Instructions

c) Operation and Replacement Part Instructions

d) Model & Parts Numbers, Descriptions, Illustration of Parts, Adjustment Instructions, Safety Guidelines

e) Load limit and bearing instructions

f) Warranty documentation

g) Updated as-built drawings of all components

The Contractor shall submit the Operations Manual in a single electronic Adobe.pdf file and via two (2) hard copies, bound in a 3-ring binder. The COR shall have fifteen (15) business days to review the manual. If a revision is required, the Contractor shall provide the revised manual in (15) business days of receipt of comments.

C.4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

C.4.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY.

The Library will provide the following at the kickoff meeting:

a) CAD drawings (hard copy or electronic where available) of existing and new exhibit design

b) All existing exhibit lighting track and fixtures and dimmers in the Southwest Pavilion.

C.4.2: KEY PERSONNEL

The following positions are considered key personnel:

1) PRINCIPAL: The Contractor shall provide a Museum Fabrication Principal with at least seven (7) years of experience leading a firm and a demonstrated track record of successfully producing museum quality, conservation-grade, high-value historical exhibitions that include high end casework, wall systems, object mounts, and exhibition graphics for cultural institutions of comparable size and importance as the Library of Congress. The Principal shall attend project kickoff meetings, site visits, and quality control inspection tasks. The Principal may also be asked by the COR to attend progress meetings.

2) PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER.

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