Appraisal Services for James Monroe Museum

The state and local contract opportunity, identified by the unique ID 67c6c2e94b576289ce05f688, involves appraisal services for the James Monroe Museum, located in Fairfax City, Virginia. The procurement is being conducted by the City of Fairfax, with a specific focus on obtaining professional appraisal expertise for museum-related assets. The contract seeks a qualified appraisal professional or firm capable of conducting comprehensive valuation assessments for the museum's collections or property. Key deliverables are expected to include a detailed appraisal report, comprehensive valuation methodology, and potentially a site inspection of museum assets. The procurement was initially posted on August 15, 2008, with a critical submission deadline of August 21, 2008, indicating a relatively tight timeline for potential bidders to prepare and submit their proposals. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, typical appraisal service procurements often require demonstrated expertise, professional credentials, and previous experience with museum or cultural institution asset valuations.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned in the available contract information. The procurement does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific organizational structures for bidders. Similarly, no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided details. The contract does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the appraisal services. Given the focused nature of the procurement for the James Monroe Museum, potential bidders would likely need specialized knowledge in museum asset valuation, historical artifact assessment, and potentially cultural heritage appraisal techniques. Professional appraisers with experience in museum or cultural institution contexts would be most suitable for this opportunity. The procurement's brief timeline and specific focus suggest a targeted, time-sensitive project requiring rapid response and high-level professional expertise.