1.03 STATEMENT OF WORK.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

MUSEUM EXHIBIT DESIGN

1.0 INTRODUCTION. This statement of work is for the design of a museum exhibit at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk VA.

2.0 BACKGROUND. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum (HRNM) is operated by the Department of the Navy and reports to the Naval History and Heritage Command in Washington, D.C. The museum is producing an exhibit on the naval history of the American Civil War and this SOW will include an orientation area as well as content interpreting the years 1861 through 1864 (1,739 square feet).

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

GENERAL: Except as delineated elsewhere in this scope of work, the contractor shall provide design development, final digital artwork, plans and schematics to include all management, labor, materials and plans that meet the objectives outlined below. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum (hereafter “HRNM” or “museum”) shall approve the contractor’s design approach, style, and recommended materials.

SOURCE MATERIAL: HRNM staff shall provide content including a list of potential artifacts, graphic materials, research, label copy, and measurements where appropriate. HRNM staff is responsible for all research and for the ultimate intellectual and thematic approach of the exhibit content.

Work Included

EXHIBIT PLANNING

a. Review and finalize previously created thematic space plan and conceptual design for 2,900 square feet exhibit space, including visitor needs and flow; apportioned space for exhibit themes and theme sequences; and position of significant objects and/or experiences. This plan includes an outline of museum exhibits according to major themes identified by the museum.

b. Prepare preliminary project budget and schedule.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Based on the work that was completed and approved during the concept and schematic phases, prepare a Design Development package for the US Navy in the Civil War exhibit experience (1,739 sq. ft. section) to be carefully coordinated with the building program and fabrication requirements. Develop the floor plans and elevations integrating the graphic and exhibition treatments. The Museum’s project team will provide all final high-resolution images to create the final digital artwork but vendor will complete any of the initial illustrations used in the graphics.

Implement all approved designs into final production documents in AutoCAD format, coordinated and keyed with the graphics package. The Final Design Development Documents must include progress presentations of 65% and 100% complete drawing and specifications packages. All comments from the project team must be integrated into a fully qualified package, which will be reviewed and approved by the Museum’s project team. Present the Design Development Documents to the Museum’s project team for at 65% and 100% for preliminary approval. Make requested revisions/modifications in the next phase of development.

Design Development Deliverables:

• Floor plans coordinated with media treatments

• All graphic elevations and case layouts

• Final documentation and specifications for exhibits and production of graphic treatments

FINAL DIGITAL ARTWORK

Prepare final digital files for printing the exhibition graphics (FDA) for the US Navy in the Civil War exhibit experience using Adobe InDesign, and additional programs including Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.

Based on the design development documents, refine the graphic layouts to include the actual content, script, and images, and submit digital proofs for each graphic element. Present proofs to the Museum’s project team for review and discuss on recurring calls as needed.

Submit graphic proofs as PDF files, posted to a file sharing service. Include at least two reviews of the graphic layouts with changes that do not deviate from the approved design. Upon final approval of the graphic proofs, prepare final digital files for printing the interpretive graphics program. Develop all artwork in an electronic format, Adobe InDesign, and additional programs including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Provide the digital files to the Museum with standard production-ready settings and all high-resolution images in place. Include graphic proofs showing all the required specifications to the fabricator.

INTRODUCTORY MEETING

To be held at the museum or virtually as soon as practicable after the award of the contract. This meeting will allow the contractor to make an in-depth examination of the designs and to meet with museum staff to coordinate schedules and plans of work.

4.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance is from the date of award to 1 July 2024.