Attachment_3_Statement_of_Work.pdf

Solicitation no. 140P8322Q0046 – Attachment 3, Statement of Work (7/21/22)

Conservation Treatment to Museum Objects, NEPE

STATEMENT OF WORK

NEPE Museum Collection Conservation and Stabilization Treatment

A. PURPOSE

The purpose of this project is to provide conservation treatment and stabilization of cultural material items from the Nez Perce National Historical Park (NEPE) museum collection (see list under H) by a qualified conservator. All objects are located at the Nez Perce National

Historical Park, Spalding Unit Visitor Center.

B. LOCATION

Work will be undertaken at Nez Perce National Historical Park, Spalding Unit Visitor Center basement curatorial workspace, and, with approval from Nez Perce National Historical Park

Curator, at the conservator’s laboratory workspace. The park is located at 39063 US Hwy 95, about 8 miles east of Lewiston, Idaho, on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation.

C. BACKGROUND

In August and September 2021, J. Claire Dean of Dean and Associates Conservation

Services, identified objects needing conservation treatment (See list of objects in Paragraph

H). The items identified include those with textile damage, copper corrosion, loose beadwork, and/or general cleaning and stabilization of object. Although not required, a site visit is recommended so that the museum objects may be examined in person prior to submitting a quote.

D. NEED

The conservation and stabilization treatments are needed to prevent further damage to the

Nez Perce cultural material in the park’s museum collection. The treatment will also provide documentation of condition prior to and following treatment. This documentation will serve as visual evidence from which to monitor objects for subsequent possible deterioration or changes in condition or appearance. None of these objects are stable enough to be displayed in museum exhibits. Conservation treatment and stabilization will afford stability for the objects to be on exhibit.

E. TASKS

Conservation and stabilization treatments will be carried out by a professional conservator with demonstrable knowledge of Columbia Plateau material culture. This conservator must also perform work according to principles and practices outlined in the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the American Institute for Conservation and qualifications established at Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice

(culturalheritage.org) or https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-conservation/code-of-ethics.

• Contractor will begin work ten days after award of contract.

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• Contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, shipping, lodging, and transportation required to complete the project.

• Contractor shall be responsible for insuring objects while they are in his/her custody.

• The Contractor will photograph each object before and after conservation and stabilization treatments.

• Treatment and stabilization will proceed according to the needs documented in the

2021 treatment and stabilization report.

• Prior to treatment, Contractor will identify any other needs that may have developed since the 2021 evaluation. The Contractor will produce and provide a comprehensive report documenting condition of objects, describing all treatment and stabilization actions / techniques, and materials used.

• Treatments will provide for no information loss and will not modify the original character of the objects.

• The Contractor shall keep in close contact with the COR/Project Manager at all times.

• Any deviations from the plan of work shall be presented to the Project Manager/COR in writing and work shall not proceed until alternatives are determined and agreed upon. NOTE: Any changes to this Statement of Work and/or contract period of performance, etc., shall only be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

• Contractor will follow and adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Occupational

Health and Safety Administration guidelines for working during the global Covid-19 pandemic.

F. DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE

The contractor will complete conservation treatment and stabilization according to needs and actions specified in the 2021 Dean report.

The contractor will also provide photographic documentation of object condition before and after treatment and stabilization. Photographs will be provided in two formats: low-resolution jpg and high-resolution tif. Photographs and a written narrative explaining treatment and stabilization work will be compiled into a written report document. Contractor will provide this report in PDF format and will provide separate digital image files of the objects.

Contractor will provide digital files via USB flash drive.

The final deliverable will be for the Contractor to deliver the treated objects to the Nez Perce

NHP museum storage facility along with object treatment reports.

When all deliverables and treated objects are accepted by the Project Manager/COR, the contract work will be completed. This includes:

• Treated objects.

• One Proposal for Treatment for each object.

• One comprehensive completed Object Treatment Report for each treated object, along with photo documentation before, during, and after treatment.

The Contractor shall commence performance within ten days following award and will complete all work by December 31, 2022. If work is to be completed on-site, the Project

Manager/COR and the Contractor will agree to a mutually acceptable schedule.

G. CONTACTS

Kristine Leier, Museum Curator, and Project Manager/COR

Nez Perce National Historical Park

39063 US Hwy 95

Lapwai, ID 83540

Office Phone: (208) 843-7040

Email: Kristine_leier@nps.gov

Phaedra Fuller, Contracting Officer

Olympic National Park, WA

Office Phone: 360-565-3009

Mobile Phone: 360-461-1827

Email: Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov

H. OBJECTS REQUIRING CONSERVATION TREATMENT AND

STABILIZATION

NEPE 102 Moccasins

NEPE 176 Child’s dress

NEPE 392 Dress

NEPE 981 Beaded belt drop

NEPE 1894 Beaded bag

NEPE 1914 Beaded martingale

NEPE 1976 Headdress

NEPE 1982 Beaded drop

NEPE 8754 Deerhead bag

NEPE 33440 Beaded bag

NEPE 33538 Wall hanging with pockets

NEPE 34027 Beaded bag

NEPE 34496 Beaded bag

NEPE 34576 Beaded vest

NEPE 36412 Beaded vest

NEPE 36417 Toy cradleboard

NEPE 36575 Dress

NEPE 36641 Beaded bag

NEPE 36770 Beaded bag

NEPE 38062 Woven hat

NEPE 38063 Moccasins

NEPE 38074 Beaded belt mailto:Kristine_leier@nps.gov

NEPE 38099 Beaded bag

NEPE 38100 Beaded bag

NEPE 38109 Beaded belt

NEPE 38113 Saddle

NEPE 38121 Toy cradleboard

NEPE 38122 Toy cradleboard

NEPE 38140 Leggings

NEPE 38143 Vest

NEPE 38144 Partial cradleboard cover

NEPE 38149 Wooden dish

NEPE 38152 Saddle blanket

NEPE 38156 Moccasins