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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, in accordance with MGL c.30B, §6, seeking qualified historic preservation firms, architectural paint conservators, and professional mural conservators to provide museum-quality conservation and restoration services for "A Grecian Festival" mural by Tommaso Juglaris located at the Franklin Public Library. The project encompasses physical investigation, documentation, and evidence-based restoration of the monumental mural cycle alongside restoration of its surrounding historic decorative paint program, specifically the double Greek Key border. A mandatory informational meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Proposals are due November 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM and should be submitted to the Franklin Municipal Building Purchasing Department, Room 205, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Proposal documents are available for download from https://franklinma.gov/bids.aspx.

The RFP seeks a unified team approach combining expertise in historic preservation, architectural paint conservation, and professional mural conservation to deliver integrated restoration services. Pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, and funding sources are not specified in the available document. Inquiries regarding the RFP should be directed to Pam Vickery, the Town's Chief Procurement Officer, at the Franklin Purchasing Department via telephone (508-553-4835), fax (508-541-5253), or email (pvickery@franklinma.gov).