RFQ 3140004204 SCORES - LANCE HARRIS.pdf

This document appears to be an evaluation scoresheet for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History's (MDAH) Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 1475-25-R-RFQF-00006 for exhibit design and build services for the Natchez Tribal History Center (NTHC). The RFQ seeks a comprehensive exhibit design firm to research, design, fabricate, and install exhibits across 4,420 square feet of exhibition space, with the project scheduled to begin in August 2025 and conclude by December 31, 2027. The targeted exhibit opening is set for 2027, with proposal responses due by May 21, 2025. The scoresheet details the evaluation criteria, including a 100-point scoring system that breaks down points across total score (25%), project team (10%), project plan (10%), management factors (15%), fabrication and installation (10%), past experience (15%), and technical factors (15%).

The total project budget is $3.5 million, with the primary objective of preserving and presenting the history of the Natchez Indians and the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians National Historic Landmark site. The evaluation process emphasizes collaboration with MDAH staff, Tribal partners, and the project architect, Eley Guild Hardy Architects. Vendors will be assessed on their ability to develop an educational narrative about the Natchez people, demonstrating experience in museum exhibit design, cultural interpretation, and historical storytelling. The scoresheet shows multiple vendors were evaluated, with each receiving similar weightings across different evaluation categories, suggesting a competitive and thorough selection process focused on comprehensive exhibit design capabilities.