25-425-087 Cannon Platform

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is seeking a qualified vendor to construct a cannon platform for the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown through a Quick Quote procurement (QQ #25-425-087). The primary deliverable is a specialized exhibit display case for a historic Spotswood Cannon, which requires constructing a platform with precise specifications including metal welding, priming of surfaces, and installation of an acrylic bonnet with security screws. The project involves building a platform with detailed technical requirements, such as using 3/4" MDO case materials, incorporating existing 2"x2" steel H-shaped supports, and installing horizontal steel Unistrut "Telespar" square tubing. The scope specifically excludes palisades, graphics, labels, and trim work, which will be completed separately by the agency. The solicitation was issued on December 2, 2024, with responses due by December 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM, and the completed platform must be returned no later than January 17, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the grand total price.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Priority Set-Aside, which may restrict participation to small businesses or provide preferential treatment to such entities. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability ($100,000), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), and potentially Automobile Liability ($1,000,000). A three-year warranty is required for all materials and equipment, guaranteeing protection against defects. Transaction fees will apply at 1%, capped at $500 for SBSD-certified small businesses and $1,500 for non-certified businesses. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the project involves creating a detailed museum exhibit platform for a historic cannon, suggesting a specialized fabrication effort. The contract will be executed in Surry County, Virginia, with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation overseeing the project's implementation and final acceptance.