RFQ-SHORT-LIST-ANNOUNCEMENT.pdf

This document is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #3140004204 issued by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) for an exhibit design and build project for the Natchez Tribal History Center. The RFQ seeks qualified firms to comprehensively develop exhibits for a 4,420 sq ft space, including an 830 sq ft media space and a 3,590 sq ft exhibit gallery. Three firms have been selected to the short list: Kubik Maltbie Inc., Creo Industrial Arts LLC, and Formations Inc. The project is scheduled to begin in August 2025, with a contract end date of December 31, 2027, and a targeted museum opening in 2027.

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 procurement requires an all-inclusive design/build contract covering content research, image research, copyright permissions, exhibit design, A/V development, scriptwriting, label development, lighting, fabrication, and installation. Vendor selection will be based on a 100-point evaluation scale, including 40 points for technical factors, 25 points for cost, 20 points for management factors, and 15 points for an interview. Minimum qualifications include 7 years in business and 3 reference projects of similar scope or size, with an emphasis on collaborative work with tribal advisors and cultural interpretation.