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The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for exhibit updates at the Museum of Mississippi History (MMH) in Jackson, Mississippi. The procurement seeks an exhibit designer to complete two primary project components: designing a "WOW" feature at the museum's entrance and refreshing the exhibit content in the First Peoples Gallery. Qualified firms must demonstrate at least 10 years in business and provide three reference projects similar in scope or size. The RFQ requires comprehensive design services including scriptwriting, research, graphics, and audiovisual design, with MDAH seeking a contractor to work collaboratively with staff and tribal partners. Evaluation criteria will include technical factors, management factors, cost, and a mandatory interview process. Key dates include a question submission deadline of August 26, 2024, proposal submission deadline of September 18, 2024, anticipated interviews from October 1-4, 2024, and an expected contract award on December 20, 2024, with project implementation beginning in January 2025.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations for minority, woman-owned, local, or in-state firms. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. MDAH has not predetermined a specific project budget but indicates they will work with the selected designer to establish a realistic budget, with pricing to be determined on a time and materials or fixed-fee basis. The total contract value will not exceed an unspecified amount, and travel costs for 3-4 on-site visits should be included in the submitted proposal. Funding will come from state and/or federal sources, and MDAH reserves the right to terminate the contract if necessary funds are not available. The agency emphasizes openness to diverse design approaches and is committed to working closely with the selected contractor to achieve the project's museum exhibit update objectives. The contract terms include standard state provisions related to compliance with laws, confidentiality, and transparency requirements.