Statement_of_Work.docx

VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

CONSERVATION TREATMENT OF WOODEN REMAINS FROM THE UPPER FORGE

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. OVERVIEW

Valley Forge National Historical Park requires services to perform conservation to artifacts (large wooden archeological remains) from the upper forge in the permanent museum collection.

2. BACKGROUND

The objective of this project is to provide labor and material to remove creosote from archeological artifacts without damage to the friable original surfaces. Encapsulate and re-house the artifacts for museum storage.

3. CONDITION

The objects with dimensions to be treated are listed below.

4. REQUIRED TASKS

The Contractor will provide all materials, equipment, supplies, facilities, travel, and services necessary for completing the work described herein and as stated above. The Contractor will provide the necessary examination, conservation treatment, proper labeling with specific VAFO catalog number, encapsulation in sealed poly bagging and acid-free housing for museum collection storage. The Contractor shall only use conservation grade materials. The Contractor will provide written and photographic documentation of all work and will provide a copy printed on archival quality acid-free paper.

The contractor will:

1. Coordinate with VAFO curator to pick up the artifacts using properly enclosed transportation. The location for pickup is the Valley Forge Maintenance Shop, 6010 County Line Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406. The contractor must also provide properly enclosed transportation to return the artifacts to Valley Forge Maintenance Shop, 6010 County Line Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406 once the conservation treatment is complete. During transportation, the contractor will be responsible for loading and securing the artifacts in the truck as well as any additional padding needed for the safety and stability of the artifacts as deemed necessary.

2. Examine and photograph all objects in the list.

3. Submit a written treatment proposal/ plan that will include:

a. A written treatment proposal/plan that details the specific conservation materials and specifications. This proposal must include photographs of each object.

b. The written treatment proposal/plan will be submitted within 30 days of receiving the awarded contract. If the initial treatment proposal/plan needs to be adjusted, the revision will be submitted within 15 days of the notice.

c. Proposals will include:

· Information about the pieces including size, park catalog numbers, materials, and basic details.

· Digital images 10 to 22 megapixels with scale.

· Detailed description and condition notes.

· Proposed treatment, methods, and materials to be used.

The materials the contractor identifies in the treatment proposal approved by the National Park Service must be the same materials used in the conservation treatment.

4. After approval of the treatment proposal/plan by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the contractor will perform the approved treatment.

5. The contractor will take photographs of this entire conservation process (before, during, and after treatment) with the park acronym; catalog number; BT (before treatment), DT (during treatment), or AT (after treatment); an individual identifier; and additional number if necessary.

Example: VAFO 4279_BT_Recto Detail_1 The NPS will own copyright to the images and report produced under this contract.

6. The contractor will provide a completion treatment report for the artifacts providing identification information regarding the objects; a detailed description of the actual treatment methodology and materials; results of any testing conducted; discussion of the treatment; information regarding graphic documentation.

5. QUALIFICATIONS

· The contractor will have demonstrated experience in conservation work of a similar type and scope.

· The contractor will have at least 5 years of experience as a professional conservator.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All work will be completed no later than 12 months from the date of award and all work delivered in accordance with the schedule.

7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

· VAFO 61074-11

· VAFO 61043

· VAFO 61046-10

· VAFO 61046-7

· VAFO 61035

· VAFO 61017-1

· VAFO 61017-2

· VAFO 61036

· VAFO 61023-3

· VAFO No Number V

· VAFO 61016-3

· VAFO 61015-3

· VAFO 61016-4

· VAFO 61054-2

· VAFO 61015-4

· VAFO 61017-3

· VAFO 61021-1

· VAFO 61015-5

· VAFO 61015-6

· VAFO No Number W

· VAFO 61021-2

· VAFO 61056

· VAFO 61022-2

· VAFO 61034

· VAFO 61055

· VAFO 61058

· VAFO 61059

8. DELIVERY ACCEPTANCE AND INSPECTION

The treated objects shall be 100% inspected upon delivery by museum staff and may be rejected by the COR at Valley Forge National Historical Park if the delivered objects do not meet the required workmanship and materials standard as set forth in the treatment proposal and contractor(s) implied warranty. Should any defects be found in the workmanship or materials used, the rejected objects shall be picked up by the contractor within two business days, after notification by Valley Forge National Historical Park, re-treated, and returned to Vally Forge National Historical Park at no additional cost to the National Park Service within 30 business days.

9. CONTACTS

Jason Powell, Museum Curator will serve as the point of contact and coordinate the work of the contractor, and COR.

610-715-2105 jason_powell@nps.gov Valley Forge National Historical Park 1400 N. Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Address for pickup of objects: 6010 County Line Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406 (Maintenance Shop)

10. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE OBJECTS TO BE TREATED

Artifacts to be treated.

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