370-20250725143248 IMMS.pdf
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This document is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies Inc. (IMMS) located in Gulfport, Mississippi, seeking qualified vendors to design, fabricate, and deliver three interactive STEM exhibits. The solicitation was released on July 25, 2025, with bid submissions due by close of business on August 25, 2025. The proposed exhibits are intended to be engaging and educational for audiences ranging from children to adults, with tentative themes including Physics in Motion, Coding & Robotics, and Earth & Space Science. Vendors are required to collaborate with IMMS to finalize exhibit themes, provide concept sketches, construct durable and interactive exhibits, and handle transportation and installation at the IMMS campus.
The bid evaluation will be based on criteria such as creativity, educational value, cost-effectiveness, vendor experience, and delivery capability. Interested vendors must submit a comprehensive proposal including a company profile, detailed cost estimate, project timeline, warranty information, and a portfolio of past STEM exhibits. The RFB suggests incorporating a marine theme based on IMMS websites and provides sample exhibit images for reference, including interactive displays like Liquefaction, Water Play, Watercolor Wall, Painting with Light, and Building with Light. Vendors are encouraged to develop innovative, ADA-compliant exhibits that can be easily maintained and provide educational value across different age groups.
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Subject: Request for Bid – Procurement of Three STEM Exhibits
Date: July 25, 2025
Due date: August 25, 2025
To: Qualified Exhibit Vendors
From: Institute for Marine Mammal Studies Inc. (IMMS)
10801 Dolphin Lane
Gulfport, MS 39503
Contact: Renardo Holloway, support@imms.org, Phone: 228-896-9182 x0012
I. Overview
a. IMMS is seeking bids from qualified vendors to design, fabricate, and deliver three interactive STEM exhibits for. These exhibits should be engaging, educational, and suitable for a diverse audience ranging from children to adults.
II. Scope of Work
a. Design & Concept Development
i. Collaborate with our team to finalize exhibit themes and educational goals.
ii. Provide concept sketches and descriptions for approval.
iii. Fabrication & Assembly
iv. Construct three durable, safe, and interactive exhibits.
v. Ensure ADA compliance and ease of maintenance.
b. Delivery & Installation
i. Transport and install exhibits at IMMS campus located in Gulfport, MS
ii. Provide set-up instructions and staff training if needed.
c. Exhibit Themes (Tentative) Note: Final themes may be adjusted in collaboration with the selected vendor.
i.
1. Physics in Motion – Demonstrating principles of force, motion, and energy.
2. Coding & Robotics – Hands-on interaction with basic programming and robotics.
3. Earth & Space Science – Exploring planetary systems, geology, or climate science.
III. Proposal Requirements
a. Please include the following in your bid:
b. Company profile and relevant experience
c. Detailed cost estimate (design, materials, labor, delivery)
d. Timeline for completion
e. Warranty and support information
f. Portfolio or examples of past STEM exhibits
g. Completion Deadline mailto:support@imms.org
h. All bids must be submitted by COB August 25, 2025 to support@imms.org
IV. Evaluation Criteria
a. Bids will be evaluated based on:
b. Creativity and educational value of proposed exhibits
c. Cost-effectiveness
d. Vendor experience and past work
e. Timeline and delivery capability
We look forward to receiving your proposal. For any questions or clarifications, please contact Renardo Holloway at support@imms.org.
Please see below Sample Exhibits pictures. This is only for reference purposes, please include your companies suggestions based on a marine them as found on our websites www.imms.org and www.oceanadventures.us
1. Liquefaction
2. Water Play http://www.imms.org/ http://www.oceanadventures.us/
3. Watercolor Wall
4. Painting with Light
5. Building with Light
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