Museum Operations
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- W912EE-24-FOA-0001
- Agency
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Engineer Research and Development Center
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $387,635
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 12.010 Youth Conservation Services
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Community Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Unrestricted
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District (USACE, MVK) is seeking applications from non-Federal public and nonprofit entities to enter into a cooperative agreement for the daily operation of the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum (JBLMRM) and Motor Vessel Mississippi IV in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The recipient will be responsible for providing personnel to run the museum's daily operations, including interpretive services, visitor coordination, volunteer management, and minor facility maintenance. The evaluation criteria include technical capability and past performance. The application deadline is May 10, 2024.
The estimated first-year funding for this opportunity is $69,784, with four additional 12-month option periods. The cooperative agreement term is July 3, 2024, through July 2, 2029. The museum is located at 910 Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180 and is open from Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding posted holiday closures.
Synopsis
The Recipient will:
· Provide personnel to run the daily operation of the museum (Sunday 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) year around during normal hours of operation (excluding posted holiday closures)
· Provide one full-time general maintenance and three part-time operations personnel.
· Provide services, including but not limited, interpretive services, welcome and sign-in visitors, coordinate event scheduling, and assist with running special events.
· Opening and closing the museum to coincide with the posted hours of operation.
· Assist with scheduling volunteers for front desk operation and provide museum tours.
· Assist with recruiting and training of new volunteers.
· Provide general minor facility maintenance, including but not limited to:
o Maintaining and ensuring a clean, neat, and presentable appearance at all times for the public, etc.;
o Performing minor maintenance for the interior and exterior building, motor vessel, and river model.
o Coordinates the ongoing maintenance and repairs.
· Responsible for the security of any keys issued.
· Maintain communication with the District regarding all accidents and incidents occurring on museum property.
· Maintain the daily visitation logs and provide available information to the public.
· May be required to lift up to 15 lbs. on an occasional basis.
· Ability to climb up and down stairs and boat ladders daily.
· Act in conformance with State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to Wage and Hours, Equal Employment Opportunity, Civil Rights, and Child Labor.
· Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum is located at: 910 Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FOA_JBLMRM_10Apr2024.pdf |
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