NTHC EXHIBIT RFQ COST SCORES.pdf

The document is a cost proposal scoring sheet for the Natchez Tribal History Center (NTHC) exhibit design project issued by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH). The document lists 20 offerors with their proposed costs and corresponding scores, ranging from Formations Inc. at $2,313,000.00 with the highest score of 25.00000 to Eisterhold Associates, Inc. at $3,520,000.00 with a score of 16.42756. The scoring appears to be part of a competitive bidding process for an exhibit design and build contract that will comprehensively research, design, fabricate, and install exhibits across 4,420 sq ft of exhibition space, with the project scheduled to begin in August 2025 and conclude by December 31, 2027.

The cost proposals demonstrate a competitive range between $2,313,000 and $3,520,000, with the lowest bidder (Formations Inc.) receiving the highest score and the highest bidder (Eisterhold Associates) receiving the lowest score. The total project budget is $3.5 million, focusing on preserving and presenting the history of the Natchez Indians and the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians site. The evaluation process utilizes a 100-point scale, with 25 points allocated to cost factors, indicating that while price is important, it is not the sole determining criterion for contract award. The procurement requires vendors to demonstrate significant experience in museum exhibit design, cultural interpretation, and collaborative historical storytelling.